1996 New York Jets Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 1-15
Finishing 5th in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Rich Kotite (1-15)
Location: New York, New York
1996 New York Jets Roster
The New York Jets of the National Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 1 wins and 15 losses, finishing fifth in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.
The Jets stumbled, scoring only 279 points, and the leaky defense surrendered 454. Frank Reich passed for 2,205 yards, and Neil O'Donnell spent time under center also. Wayne Chrebet hauled in 84 balls for 909 yards. Jeff Graham and Keyshawn Johnson contributed to the receiving game, too.
Adrian Murrell rushed for a team-leading 1,249 yards for New York.
Aaron Glenn picked off 4 opponent throws. Hugh Douglas sacked opposing passers 8 times.
Rich Kotite coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 279
Regular Season Points Against: 454
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1996 | New York Jets 6 at Denver Broncos 31 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 8, 1996 | Indianapolis Colts 21 at New York Jets 7 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 15, 1996 | New York Jets 27 at Miami Dolphins 36 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-3-0 | ||
| September 22, 1996 | New York Giants 13 at New York Jets 6 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-4-0 | ||
| September 29, 1996 | New York Jets 16 at Washington Redskins 31 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 0-5-0 | ||
| October 6, 1996 | Oakland Raiders 34 at New York Jets 13 | L | 0-3-0 | 0-3-0 | 0-6-0 | ||
| October 13, 1996 | New York Jets 17 at Jacksonville Jaguars 21 | L | 0-3-0 | 0-4-0 | 0-7-0 | ||
| October 20, 1996 | Buffalo Bills 25 at New York Jets 22 | L | 0-4-0 | 0-4-0 | 0-8-0 | ||
| October 27, 1996 | New York Jets 31 at Arizona Cardinals 21 | W | 0-4-0 | 1-4-0 | 1-8-0 | ||
| November 10, 1996 | New England Patriots 31 at New York Jets 27 | L | 0-5-0 | 1-4-0 | 1-9-0 | ||
| November 17, 1996 | New York Jets 29 at Indianapolis Colts 34 | L | 0-5-0 | 1-5-0 | 1-10-0 | ||
| November 24, 1996 | New York Jets 10 at Buffalo Bills 35 | L | 0-5-0 | 1-6-0 | 1-11-0 | ||
| December 1, 1996 | Houston Oilers 35 at New York Jets 10 | L | 0-6-0 | 1-6-0 | 1-12-0 | ||
| December 8, 1996 | New York Jets 10 at New England Patriots 34 | L | 0-6-0 | 1-7-0 | 1-13-0 | ||
| December 14, 1996 | Philadelphia Eagles 21 at New York Jets 20 | L | 0-7-0 | 1-7-0 | 1-14-0 | ||
| December 22, 1996 | Miami Dolphins 31 at New York Jets 28 | L | 0-8-0 | 1-7-0 | 1-15-0 |
