I simulated the NY Jets 2023 season again: Here's what happened

The NY Jets training camp has officially begun, and the start of the 2023 season is right around the corner. How might the Jets season go? Using Pro Football Focus’ game simulator (still in beta), we can gather a general idea.

Let’s see how PFF thinks the Jets will fare in 2023.

Outcome of the NY Jets games

• Week 1: Jets 24, Bills 16 (W)
• Week 2: Jets 17, Cowboys 21 (L)
• Week 3: Jets 33, Patriots 26 (W)
• Week 4: Jets 17, Chiefs 26 (L)
• Week 5: Jets 22, Broncos 18 (W)
• Week 6: Jets 45, Eagles 52 (L)
• Week 7: BYE
• Week 8: Jets 27, Giants 24 (W)
• Week 9: Jets 10, Chargers 14 (L)
• Week 10: Jets 24, Raiders 13 (W)
• Week 11: Jets 24, Bills 17 (W)
• Week 12: Jets 38, Dolphins 31 (W)
• Week 13: Jets 17, Falcons 19 (L)
• Week 14: Jets 24, Texans 16 (W)
• Week 15: Jets 27, Dolphins 23 (W)
• Week 16: Jets 28, Commanders 10 (W)
• Week 17: Jets 10, Browns 20 (L)
• Week 18: Jets 14, Patriots 32 (L)

Overall record: 10-7

NY Jets Stats

Passing:

• Aaron Rodgers: 632 attempts, 402 completions, 4,505 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions

Rushing:

• Breece Hall: 265 attempts, 1286 yards, and 7 touchdowns
• Zonovan Knight: 82 attempts, 360 yards, and 4 touchdowns
• Michael Carter: 27 attempts, 76 yards, and 0 touchdowns

Receiving:

• Garrett Wilson: 95 receptions, 16 touchdowns, and 1,239 yards
• Allen Lazard: 50 receptions, 5 touchdowns, and 846 yards
• Tyler Conklin: 47 receptions, 2 touchdowns, and 440 yards
• Mecole Hardman: 34 receptions, 2 touchdowns, and 408 yards
• Breece Hall: 46 receptions, 3 touchdowns, and 350 yards
• Randall Cobb: 25 receptions, 2 touchdowns, and 312 yards
• Randall Cobb: 25 receptions, 2 touchdowns, and 312 yards
• Corey Davis: 23 receptions, 2 touchdowns, and 303 yards
• C.J. Uzomah: 24 receptions, 1 touchdown, and 191 yards
• Zonovan Knight: 27 receptions, 0 touchdowns, and 152 yards
• Michael Carter: 21 receptions, 0 touchdowns, and 140 yards

Overall

I did this exercise back in May but thought it would be fun to look at another simulation. The first simulation I did was very generous. It had the Jets going 12-5 with wins over the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles. This time it was a little bit more toned down, with the Jets going 10-7 and losing to the Chiefs and Eagles.

The last simulation also had Aaron Rodgers throwing for over 5,000 yards, which he has not done in his career. This time, they had him throw for 4,505, which would still be his second-highest in his career. It also has him throwing 19 interceptions, which would be by far the most he’s thrown in a season.

I would expect the running backs' carry totals to be a little bit closer as well due to the Jets not wanting to rush Breece Hall back from his injury. It will also be interesting to see how the Jets deploy their deep receiver room.

This simulation has Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard as the main two targets, with everyone else mixed in. There are a lot of mouths to feed in this offense.

Overall, no one can predict the craziness of an NFL season, but I am sure Jets fans would not be too upset with this outcome.