The New York JEts know their schedule and potential journey to a Super Bowl next season and spring practices are underway.
Could the Jets pull off the unlikely? It will take a 17-game slate to get there first and how could that unfold?
Here is Jets Wire’s game-by-game prediction for the 2026 schedule:
Week 1: at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m.
The Jets have a huge Robert Saleh storyline here. Let’s give a win.
Record: 1-0.
The Packers are in a tight NFC North and will pull one here.
Record: 1-1.
Similar to the Packers, the Lions will prevail from the NFC North. Their offense clicks.
Record: 1-2.
The Bears are such a curious case. But they found ways to win through turnovers last season.
Record: 1-3.
The Jets and Browns will be viewed as a lowly game. If the Jets mean it? This has to be a win.
Record: 2-3.
Week 6: at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m.
Even if the Patriots are having a tough start to 2026, they’ll need a win here.
Record: 2-4.
The Dolphins are in a full rebuild. The Jets need to flex their own might.
Record: 3-4.
The Raiders are another rebuilding team. The Jets should take this one as well if they are looking to take a step forward.
Record: 4-4.
Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 p.m.
While a .500 team… the Jets on the road against the Chiefs will be a difficult one.
Record: 4-5.
The Bills will be motivated to attack the AFC East in 2026 after not winning the division last season.
Record: 4-6.
Week 11: at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m.
On the road and across the country is a tough task. It could be a close one, but the Bolts are the pick.
Record: 4-7.
Week 12: at Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m.
Again, motivation toward beating the Dolphins to prove something will be on the Jets’ mind.
Record: 5-7.
Week 13: Bye week.
Record: 5-7.
This late in the season the Broncos will be keen on beating an AFC opponent, making this a tough loss.
Record: 5-8.
Another retooling side, the Cardinals are in No. 1 pick territory. Beating such teams will be key.
Record: 6-8.
Week 16: vs. New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m.
Similar to the Broncos.
Record: 6-9.
Week 17: vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 p.m.
The Vikings could be a brand new team that gets it together by this point with quarterback Kyler Murray.
Record: 6-10.
Week 18: at Buffalo Bills, TBD.
If the Bills are locked into a position in the postseason, a late-season win heading into the offseason is on the table for the Jets
Record: 7-10.
