2024 New York Jets Season Preview: Schedule, How to Watch, Key Players

2024 New York Jets Season Preview

The New York Jets enter the 2024 NFL season with renewed hope and high expectations, largely due to the return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers from injury. After a disappointing 2023 campaign, the Jets have made significant moves in free agency and the draft to bolster their roster and make a push for the playoffs.

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Jets Key Additions and Subtractions

Key Additions:

• QB Tyrod Taylor (free agent)
• WR Mike Williams (free agent)
• OT Tyron Smith (free agent)
• OT Morgan Moses (trade with Ravens)
• DE Haason Reddick (trade with Eagles)
• DT Javon Kinlaw (free agent)
• OG John Simpson (free agent)
• CB Isaiah Oliver (free agent)
• OT Olu Fashanu (1st round draft pick)
• WR Malachi Corley (3rd round draft pick)
• RB Braelon Allen (4th round draft pick)

Key Subtractions:

• DE Bryce Huff (free agency)
• DT Quinton Jefferson (free agency)
• DE John Franklin-Myers (released)
• TE C.J. Uzomah (released)

Jets 2024 NFL Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV Channel
1	Sep 9	@ San Francisco 49ers	8:15 PM	ABC/ESPN
2	Sep 15	@ Tennessee Titans	1:00 PM	CBS
3	Sep 19	New England Patriots	8:15 PM	Prime Video
4	Sep 29	Denver Broncos	1:00 PM	CBS
5	Oct 6	@ Minnesota Vikings (London)	9:30 AM	NFL Network
6	Oct 14	Buffalo Bills	8:15 PM	ESPN
7	Oct 20	@ Pittsburgh Steelers	8:20 PM	NBC
8	Oct 27	@ New England Patriots	1:00 PM	CBS
9	Oct 31	Houston Texans	8:15 PM	Prime Video
10	Nov 10	@ Arizona Cardinals	4:25 PM	CBS
11	Nov 17	Indianapolis Colts	8:20 PM	NBC
12	BYE
13	Dec 1	Seattle Seahawks	1:00 PM	FOX
14	Dec 8	@ Miami Dolphins	1:00 PM	CBS
15	Dec 15	@ Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00 PM	FOX
16	Dec 22	Los Angeles Rams	1:00 PM	CBS
17	Dec 29	@ Buffalo Bills	1:00 PM	CBS
18	TBD	Miami Dolphins	TBD	TBD

How to Watch the New York Jets Online

Television:

• CBS: Watch Jets games live on CBS.
• FOX: Watch games live on FOX.
• NBC: Sunday Night Football live on NBC.
• ESPN: Monday Night Football live on ESPN.
• NFL Network: Nearly 200 live NFL games, including Thursday Night Football.

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Jets Historical Information

• Last playoff appearance: 2010 season (AFC Championship Game)
• Last division title: 2002 (AFC East)
• Super Bowl appearances: 1 (Super Bowl III, 1969 – Won)
• All-time record: 414-527-8 (through 2023 season)

Jets Storylines to Watch

1. Aaron Rodgers‘ Comeback: All eyes will be on Aaron Rodgers as he returns from his Achilles injury. His performance and ability to stay healthy will be crucial to the Jets’ success in 2024.
2. Offensive Line Improvement: The Jets made significant investments in their offensive line, adding veterans Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, as well as first-round pick Olu Fashanu. The effectiveness of this revamped unit will be key to protecting Rodgers and establishing a consistent running game.
3. Wide Receiver Corps: The addition of Mike Williams and rookie Malachi Corley adds depth to the receiving corps. Their integration into the offense and chemistry with Rodgers will be important to watch.
4. Defensive Evolution: With the departure of some key defensive players and the addition of Haason Reddick, it will be interesting to see how the Jets’ defense adapts and performs under coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
5. Playoff Push: The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since 2010. With the additions they’ve made and a healthy Rodgers, expectations are high for a postseason berth. How the team handles this pressure will be a major storyline throughout the season.
6. AFC East Competition: The division remains highly competitive with the Bills, Dolphins, and Patriots. The Jets’ performance against these rivals will likely determine their playoff fate.
7. Young Players’ Development: The progress of young players like Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, and Breece Hall will be crucial for the Jets’ long-term success.

As the 2024 season approaches, the New York Jets have positioned themselves as potential contenders in the AFC. With a mix of veteran leadership and young talent, the team hopes to end its playoff drought and make a deep postseason run.