Jets' 2026 season outlook includes highs of 5-12 and lows of 2-15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The New York Jets enter the 2026 NFL season following a challenging 3-14 performance in 2025 under head coach Aaron Glenn. The team hopes to improve with three first-round draft picks, but uncertainties surrounding quarterback Geno Smith raise concerns about possible regression. Projections suggest a ceiling of 5-12 if improvements are seen, while a worst-case scenario could see the team finish at 2-15. The Jets aim to end their 15-season playoff drought as they approach the opening day.
- •Jets finished 2025 with a 3-14 record
- •Three first-round draft picks expected to boost talent
- •Geno Smith's recent performance raises concerns
- •Ceiling projected at 5-12, with a floor of 2-15
- •Team aims to end 15-season playoff drought
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