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1975 New York Jets season

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1975 New York Jets season
OwnerLeon Hess
Head coachCharley Winner (2-7)
Ken Shipp (1-4)
Home fieldShea Stadium
Results
Record3–11
Division placeT-4th AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersRB John Riggins
TE Rich Caster

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. Winner was fired after nine games and replaced with assistant Ken Shipp, who finished the season winning once in five games.

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.

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

One of the only bright spots was fullback John Riggins rushing for 1,000 yards in a season (1,005) becoming the first Jet runner to eclipse that mark. Riggins also broke the record for most yards rushing in a season by a New York Jet (breaking the previous record of 948 set by Matt Snell).

Offseason

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Roster

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1975 New York Jets final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad

  • Currently vacant


Rookies in italics
, 0 practice squad

Schedule

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

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Standings

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ Cold Hard Football Facts: Ryan Kalil ad: Carolina D not up to the task
  2. ^ "New York Jets 1975 Games and Schedule". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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