1975 New York Jets season

The 1975 New York Jets season was the 16th season for the team and the sixth in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 7–7 record from 1974 under head coach Charley Winner. The Jets failed to do so, and finished with a record of 3–11, the worst in franchise history at the time. This would be the first of three consecutive 3–11 seasons, as they would repeat this win–loss record in 1976 and 1977. They tied the New England Patriots for last place in their division, the AFC East, but were awarded fourth place by virtue of their head-to-head sweep over the Patriots during the season.

1975 New York Jets season
Head coach	Charley Winner
Owner	Leon Hess
Home field	Shea Stadium
Results
Record	3–11
Division place	T-4th AFC East
Playoff finish	Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers	RB John Riggins TE Rich Caster

The Jets’ pass defense surrendered 8.12 yards-per-attempt (including quarterback sacks), the second-most in NFL history.[1][note 1]

Offseason

Roster

1975 New York Jets final roster

	Quarterbacks 11 J. J. Jones 12 Joe Namath Running backs 32 Emerson Boozer 35 Steve Davis 26 Carl Garrett 43 Jazz Jackson 44 John Riggins FB Wide receivers 83 Jerome Barkum 7 Eddie Bell 82 David Knight 89 Lou Piccone Tight ends 86 Willie Brister 88 Rich Caster		Offensive linemen 67 Darrell Austin G 79 Gordie Browne T 75 Winston Hill T 50 Wayne Mulligan C 77 Garry Puetz G 66 Randy Rasmussen G 72 Robert Woods T Defensive linemen 77 Carl Barzilauskas DT 76 Jim Bailey DE 85 Ed Galigher DT 81 Richard Neal DE 87 Billy Newsome DE 70 Larry Woods DT		Linebackers 53 Ken Bernich 55 John Ebersole 57 Rich Lewis 52 Steve Reese 56 Godwin Turk 58 Richard Wood Defensive backs 29 Carl Capria 48 George Hoey 20 Delles Howell CB 22 Burgess Owens FS 38 Ed Taylor CB 27 Phil Wise SS 47 Roscoe Word CB Special teams 8 Greg Gantt P 5 Pat Leahy K		Reserve lists Currently vacant Practice squad Currently vacant Rookies in italics active, 0 inactive, 0 practice squad

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Game site	Attendance
1	September 21, 1975	at Buffalo Bills	L 42–14	Rich Stadium	77,837
2	September 28, 1975	at Kansas City Chiefs	W 30–24	Arrowhead Stadium	73,939
3	October 5, 1975	New England Patriots	W 36–7	Shea Stadium	57,365
4	October 12, 1975	at Minnesota Vikings	L 29–21	Metropolitan Stadium	47,739
5	October 19, 1975	Miami Dolphins	L 43–0	Shea Stadium	47,191
6	October 26, 1975	Baltimore Colts	L 45–28	Shea Stadium	55,137
7	November 2, 1975	Buffalo Bills	L 24–23	Shea Stadium	58,343
8	November 9, 1975	at Miami Dolphins	L 27–7	Miami Orange Bowl	72,896
9	November 16, 1975	at Baltimore Colts	L 52–19	Memorial Stadium	52,097
10	November 23, 1975	St. Louis Cardinals	L 37–6	Shea Stadium	53,169
11	November 30, 1975	Pittsburgh Steelers	L 20–7	Shea Stadium	52,618
12	December 7, 1975	at New England Patriots	W 30–28	Schaefer Stadium	53,989
13	December 15, 1975	at San Diego Chargers	L 24–16	San Diego Stadium	49,706
14	December 21, 1975	Dallas Cowboys	L 31–21	Shea Stadium	37,279

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Standings

AFC East
	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
Baltimore Colts^(3)	10	4	0	.714	6–2	8–3	395	269	W9
Miami Dolphins	10	4	0	.714	6–2	7–4	357	222	W1
Buffalo Bills	8	6	0	.571	5–3	7–4	420	355	L1
New York Jets	3	11	0	.214	2–6	3–8	258	433	L2
New England Patriots	3	11	0	.214	1–7	2–9	258	358	L6

Notes

1. The 1981 Colts are the only NFL team to surrender more yards per opposing pass attempt.

References

1. Cold Hard Football Facts: Ryan Kalil ad: Carolina D not up to the task
2. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/1975_games.htm

External links

• 1975 statistics