NY Jets game-by-game predictions after reveal of 2025 NFL schedule

The NY Jets and their fans officially know what their schedule will be during the first year of the Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey era. Even with the team projected to miss the playoffs again, the 26th-ranked schedule could lead to them piling up some wins.

The Jets will need to prove that their Justin Fields-led offense can strike fear into opposing clubs, all while their defense tries to get back to their 2022 and 2023 form after a brutal drop-off last year.

Is there a chance the Jets can make it to the playoffs, or will they end the year outside of the postseason for the 15th consecutive season in a row.

NY Jets 2025 game-by-game predictions

Week 1: Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

In what will assuredly be a reunion against old friend Aaron Rodgers, the Jets can somehow find a way to overcome a strong Steelers defensive line and start the Aaron Glenn era off right. Win

Week 2 Vs. Buffalo Bills

The Jets have given Buffalo some fits over the years, but MVP quarterback Josh Allen is enough to make all the difference here. Loss

Week 3 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs, led on defense by excommunicated former Jet Haason Reddick, should be able to get enough big plays from a Baker Mayfield-led passing attack to outduel Fields at home. Loss

Week 4 @ Miami Dolphins (Monday Night Football)

The Dolphins have a habit of collapsing at the end of the season, but the Jets facing them on the road early in the season could put them in a bad spot against Mike McDaniel's offense. Loss

Week 5 Vs. Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons will need to win this game by themselves. Glenn might be able to out-coach fellow neophyte Brian Schottenheimer to pick up the win here. Win

Week 6 Vs. Denver Broncos (London)

Even if the Jets shut down Bo Nix again, it seems unlikely that Fields will make enough plays with his arm to take down a very good Denver defense on a neutral field. Loss

Week 7 vs. Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young may have found a groove near the end of the season, but the Panthers' roster as a whole isn't good enough to take down the Jets on the road. Win

Week 8 @ Cincinnati Bengals

Even with Cincinnati's poor defensive roster, the idea of Fields winning an aerial shootout against Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase seems fairly unlikely. Loss

Week 9 BYE

Week 10 vs. Cleveland Browns

The Browns have some defensive playmakers, but their quarterback uncertainty might make it difficult for them to go on the road and knock the Jets off their perch. Win

Week 11 @ New England Patriots (Thursday Night Football)

The Jets and Patriots appear to be two evenly matched teams, but going to their Massachusetts house of horrors on a short week could give New England the advantage Loss

Week 12 @ Baltimore Ravens

This may be the most difficult game on the Jets' schedule. It will take a herculean effort to beat Lamar Jackson on the road. Loss

Week 13 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons are poised to compete for a division title, and they could score a slight upset win against a Jets team who might be running out of gas. Loss

Week 14 vs. Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins struggle when the weather gets colder, and the Jets' ability to run the football could bring an end to the Mike McDaniel era with a victory here. Win

Week 15 @ Jacksonville Jaguars

If Liam Coen is able to get Trevor Lawrence back to his old self and integrate Travis Hunter into he offense, the Jaguars could be dangerous enough offensively to squeak out a close win here. Loss

Week 16 @ New Orleans Saints

Barring Tyler Shough suddenly turning into Drew Brees, the Jets' superior roster should give them the edge over a rebuilding New Orleans team. Win

Week 17 vs. New England Patriots

Even if Drake Maye makes strides as a passer this season, it would be a major disappointment if the Jets don't win at least one of their games against the Patriots this year. Win

Week 18 @ Buffalo Bills

Assuming the Bills aren't resting their starters and have something to play for, the Jets could find it hard to win on the road against a deep Buffalo roster. Loss

Final Verdict: 7-10

The Jets will once again be stuck in the 7-10 mediocrity they found themselves in last year, albeit with a clear direction guiding them and a solid foundation having been set by Glenn and new GM Mougey.