2023 NY Jets schedule and predictions for all 17 games

The NY Jets are set to enter what might just be one of the most important seasons in franchise history. The biggest reason for that is that this team is facing sky-high expectations in 2023.

No longer can the Jets be content with just being competitive in games. Even contending for a wild-card spot could be setting the bar low. The Jets enter the 2023 season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. That’s not just talk either.

But for the Jets to truly establish themselves as one of the league’s premier teams, they’ll need to first prove it on the field. The only way to shed the losing narrative that has followed the Jets for decades is by winning games.

The Jets’ 2023 schedule features no shortage of intriguing and enticing matchups, but what exactly should fans expect from the team this season? Here is a look at the entire Jets’ schedule with predictions for each game.

NY Jets 2023 Regular Season Schedule

Week 1: Sept. 11 vs. Buffalo Bills (Monday Night Football)
Week 2: Sept. 17 at Dallas Cowboys
Week 3: Sept. 24 vs. New England Patriots
Week 4: Oct. 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)
Week 5: Oct. 8 at Denver Broncos
Week 6: Oct. 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 7: BYE WEEK
Week 8: Oct. 29 at Giants
Week 9: Nov. 6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Monday Night Football)
Week 10: Nov. 12 at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday Night Football)
Week 11: Nov. 19 at Buffalo Bills
Week 12: Nov. 24 vs. Miami Dolphins (Black Friday Football)
Week 13: Dec. 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 14: Dec. 10 vs. Houston Texans
Week 15: Dec. 17 at Miami Dolphins
Week 16: Dec. 24 vs. Washington Commanders
Week 17: Dec. 28 at Cleveland Browns (Thursday Night Football)
Week 18: Jan. 6 or 7 at New England Patriots

Week 1: Sept. 11 vs. Buffalo Bills (Monday Night Football)

The new-look Jets will play host to a team that many believe is still the favorite to win the AFC East in 2023, the Buffalo Bills. All division games will be important this season, but if the Jets want a legitimate shot to win the division, this feels like a must-win.

The Jets pulled off a stunner against the Bills at home last season, winning a close 20-17 affair thanks to some late defensive heroics and a subpar Josh Allen performance. That was with Zach Wilson at quarterback too.

I think the Jets steal another one against the Bills at home this season. Aaron Rodgers and company win a crucial divisional matchup that keeps the Jets at the forefront of the AFC East race.

Week 2: Sept. 17 at Dallas Cowboys

All eyes will be on this exciting matchup between two of the NFL’s most high-profile teams entering the 2023 season. The Jets will travel on the road to Dallas to take on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Jets have actually gotten the better of the Cowboys in recent history. The last time the Jets lost to the Cowboys was all the way back in 2007, and the Jets have won five of their last eight meetings with “America’s Team.”

This is going to be a tough one for the Jets. I think the Cowboys come out on top at home and win their first game against the Jets in 16 years. 

Week 3: Sept. 24 vs. New England Patriots

The streak has to end this year. Despite the Jets’ newfound division success last season, the Patriots still managed to sweep the season series. The Jets haven’t beaten the Patriots in a football game since their thrilling overtime victory in 2015. That’s 14 straight losses.

On paper, the Jets are a significantly more talented team than their archrivals. New England’s offense lacks the firepower the Jets have, and while their defense is talented, New York likely has a slight edge there as well.

This feels like an ultimate revenge game for the Jets. Aaron Rodgers comes to town and finally slays the beast that has been haunting the Jets for decades. Give me a definitive Jets win at home.

Week 4: Oct. 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)

The Jets take on the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in what might be one of the most high-profile games of the NFL season. It’ll be Patrick Mahomes vs. Aaron Rodgers. Robert Saleh vs. Andy Reid. What more could you ask for?

The addition of Rodgers makes the Jets legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and to compete with the best, you first have to beat the best. Until further notice, the Chiefs are the best team in the NFL.

The Jets have the advantage of playing the Chiefs at home here, and Rodgers isn’t one to shy away from the limelight. Still, it’s hard to predict any team to beat the Chiefs. It might be a close game, but I think the Chiefs end up on top.

Week 5: Oct. 8 at Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2022 season. The addition of Russell Wilson left the organization with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, but Wilson’s struggles combined with an injury-riddled roster led to a woeful five-win season.

There is every reason to believe that the Broncos will be a much better team in 2023. This is actually the third consecutive season that the Jets will play the Broncos, and playing on the road in Denver is never easy.

This has all the makings of a potential trap game for the Jets. After last season’s injury nightmare in Denver, the curse continues as the Jets lose to a game Broncos team.

Week 6: Oct. 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

We always focus on player revenge narratives, but the Jets’ matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 will feature the often-overlooked general manager revenge game.

Joe Douglas will return to the place he called home for a few years before joining the Jets in 2019. There’s another narrative at play here as well. The Eagles are the only NFL team the Jets have never defeated.

The Eagles have beaten the Jets in all 12 meetings to this point, and unfortunately for Gang Green, home edge isn’t enough to lead them to victory this year. The Jets fall to 0-13 all-time against a fantastic Eagles team.

Week 7: BYE WEEK

Week 8: Oct. 29 at Giants

The Jets are fortunate enough to play their crosstown rivals, the New York Giants, on the “road” in 2023, although the game might as well be a neutral site matchup. There’s a lot at stake in this game.

While the Jets/Giants rivalry may not be the most intense New York rivalry in sports, the battle for New York supremacy is a real one. With Aaron Rodgers now in town, the Jets have a real opportunity to establish themselves as the kings of New York.

The Giants’ coaching staff did a phenomenal job maximizing the talent on their roster last season, but the Jets are the better team here. Expect a tightly-contested matchup with the Jets eeking out a close victory.

Week 9: Nov. 6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Monday Night Football)

The Jets are fortunate enough to play the AFC West’s two best teams at home instead of on the run, but that doesn’t mean their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers will be easy.

Justin Herbert is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and he’ll be throwing to the likes of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and rookie Quentin Johnston, not to mention Austin Ekeler, if he sticks around.

The Jets’ defense will face a tall task having to limit this Chargers offense, but I think the Jets match up pretty well here. Gang Green’s secondary steps up and helps the Jets secure a huge victory over an excellent Chargers team.

Week 10: Nov. 12 at Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday Night Football)

The Jets will make their first trip to Las Vegas as they take on the Raiders in this cross-country road trip. The Raiders will be led by new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in what the team hopes will be a new era following the departure of Derek Carr.

Garoppolo is a fine QB, but he’s nothing the Jets’ defense will be afraid of. The Raiders’ offensive line has some holes and their secondary remains a work in progress.

It’s a long road trip for the Jets, but this is a game they should win on paper. The Jets’ first game at Allegiant Stadium ends with a victory.

Week 11: Nov. 19 at Buffalo Bills

This is going to be one of the most difficult games the Jets play all year. Despite the Bills losing some key players this offseason, they still have one of the most talented rosters in football.

The Jets haven’t beaten the Bills on the road since 2019, and that was a meaningless late-season game with Matt Barkley at quarterback. The last time the Jets defeated a Josh Allen-led team on the road was 2018. Elijah McGuire was the team’s leading rusher in that game, for context.

It’s never easy playing in Buffalo’s difficult road environment, and for as improved as the Jets are, I don’t think they sweep the season series against the Bills. The two AFC East powerhouses split 1-1.

Week 12: Nov. 24 vs. Miami Dolphins (Black Friday Football)

For as much attention as the Jets have gotten for improving their roster this offseason, the Dolphins likely deserve just as much credit. This is an excellent Dolphins team that could make some serious noise in the AFC East.

The Jalen Ramsey trade was one of the savviest moves of the entire offseason, Miami’s offense is riddled with explosive playmakers, and the team’s defense could be much-improved in 2023.

Dolphins fans always travel well to MetLife Stadium, so I could absolutely see Miami stealing a win over the Jets in front of their home crowd. I think these teams split the season series, but give me a Dolphins win on the road.

Week 13: Dec. 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons certainly aren’t going to be boring in 2023. Atlanta has committed to building around Desmond Ridder at quarterback, and they’ve given him quite a few weapons to work with.

Kyle Pitts, Drake London, Tyler Allgeier, and rookie Bijan Robinson give the Falcons an impressive skill-position group, although their offensive line and defense have some concerns.

Ultimately, this Jets’ defense is tailor-made for terrorizing young quarterbacks. An excellent pass rush and stacked cornerback room prove to be too much for Ridder and the Falcons, resulting in a Jets victory.

Week 14: Dec. 10 vs. Houston Texans

The Texans made some serious strides as an organization this offseason, adding a new potential franchise quarterback in C.J. Stroud and arguably the best player in this year’s draft in Will Anderson.

There are reasons to be excited about the future if you’re a Texans fan, but it’s important not to overlook the fact that this is still one of the least talented rosters in football.

A home matchup against the Texans might just be the easiest game on the Jets’ schedule. This should be seen as a must-win for the Jets this season.

Week 15: Dec. 17 at Miami Dolphins

Believe it or not, it’s been eight years since the Jets won a game in Miami. The last time the Jets beat the Dolphins on the road was 2015 when Ryan Fitzpatrick was throwing to the likes of Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker.

Kenny Stills was Miami’s leading receiver in that game. Longtime Packers great Greg Jennings even hauled in a few catches for the Dolphins. It’s safe to say that it’s been a while.

That changes in 2023. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will travel to South Beach and secure a crucial divisional victory over the Dolphins. Book it.

Week 16: Dec. 24 vs. Washington Commanders

This is one of the few matchups where the Jets have the historical advantage, at least as far as recent history is concerned. The Jets have defeated Washington in all three of their most recent meetings, having not lost to them since 2007.

Much like last season, this Commanders team boasts a talented roster with a significant question at quarterback. It’ll likely be the young Sam Howell starting for Washington in this game against a loaded Jets defense.

The likes of Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, and company should make life very difficult for Howell and the Commanders’ offense. This one feels like a Jets win.

Week 17: Dec. 28 at Cleveland Browns (Thursday Night Football)

Fresh off last season’s miraculous comeback victory, the Jets will travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns for the second year in a row. If this year’s matchup is anything close to last year’s, we should be in for a treat.

The big difference is that both teams should have a new face at quarterback. Deshaun Watson will return for his first full season with the Browns, and he’ll square off with Aaron Rodgers and the new-look Jets.

The Browns have a competitive roster and could make some noise in a loaded AFC, but until Watson shakes off the rust he showed last season, it’s hard to trust him. Give me the Jets here — their third consecutive victory over the Browns.

Week 18: Jan. 6 or 7 at New England Patriots

The Jets haven’t won on the road in Foxboro since their 28-21 victory over the Patriots in the Divisional Round of the 2010-11 playoffs. It’s been over a decade since that game. Is this the year that the Jets finally win on the road against New England?

Simply put, it has to be. The Jets have done everything possible to dispel the “Same Old Jets” narrative that has followed the franchise for far too long. They have a young and talented roster with a future Hall of Famer at quarterback.

But until they beat the Patriots in Foxboro, that narrative will continue to exist. The Jets need this win more than any other game on their schedule, and I think it finally happens this season.

Final Record: 11-6