2013 New York Jets season

Coaching and personnel changes

Arrivals

Departures

To Jets

From Jets

2013 draft class

NOTES:

Regular season

Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This game marks the debut of 2013 second-round draft pick QB Geno Smith from West Virginia. However, Smith only stepped in as QB due to Mark Sanchez suffering an apparent shoulder injury. His first game didn't start off on the right foot, though. He fumbled after taking a sack from Buccaneers MLB Mason Foster, and threw an interception to Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David. Smith eventually rebounded by throwing his first TD pass to Kellen Winslow Jr. to make the game close by halftime. The second half was a defensive struggle between both teams that wound up in both teams scoring in field goals. The biggest moment of the game came when Geno Smith scrambled out-of-bounds and Lavonte David (the same player who intercepted Smith earlier in the game) delivered a late hit to Smith, resulting in a 15-yard penalty against David. The Jets would fully use the penalty to their advantage, as a Geno Smith clutch drive in the final seconds of the game culminated in a successful 48-yard field goal from Nick Folk to win the game.

With the win, the Jets improved to 1-0.

Week 2: at New England Patriots

Geno Smith would have his worst game so far in his rookie season. After playing solidly in the first three quarters of the game against a mostly out-of-sync Patriots team (Tom Brady completed less than 50% of his passes for the first time since 2009), Geno Smith fell apart, throwing three interceptions in the fourth quarter alone; his third INT to Aqib Talib ultimately sealed the Jets' fate, as the Jets lost to the Patriots 13-10 in a sloppy matchup in Foxborough.

With the loss, the Jets fell to 1-1.

Week 3: vs. Buffalo Bills

In a matchup of fellow rookie quarterbacks Geno Smith and E.J. Manuel, the game started off well for the Jets as Geno Smith ran in the end zone for a TD, and accounted for another on a long strike to Stephen Hill. The defense was stingy, holding off E.J. Manuel and the Bills offense throughout the game leading into the third quarter, and Nick Folk delivered two successful field goals to create a 20-6 cushion at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. However, it was to be acknowledged that the Jets committed a team-record 20 penalties for 168 yards, which helped the Bills get back into the game by the 4th quarter. Eventually, Geno Smith stepped up under pressure and delivered a game-winning, 69-yard TD to Santonio Holmes. As a result, the Jets proved that they can win in the face of adversity.

Bilal Powell had a good day, rushing 27 times for 149 rushing yards.

With the stunning win, the Jets improve to 2-1.

Week 4: at Tennessee Titans

This was the Jets' only game outside of the Eastern Time Zone during the 2013 season. Following three touchdown throws, the Jets sacked Jake Locker out of the game in the third quarter as Locker was sidelined the next two weeks with a hip injury. Geno Smith was picked off twice while in the fourth quarter he was sacked at his own goal line by Karl Klug; he attempted to switch the ball behind his back and Klug fell on the fumble for a touchdown.

With the loss, the Jets fell to 2-2.

Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons

The Jets would travel to Atlanta to take on a depleted Falcons team on Monday Night Football. The Falcons would take the lead 28-27 on a Matt Bryant field goal with 1:54 remaining in the game. However, the Jets would march down the field to win it with a field goal from Nick Folk as time expired. With the win, the Jets improved to 3-2 while the Falcons fell to 1-4.

Week 6: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Jets would come back home to face the winless Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets would struggle all afternoon as they lost 19-6, giving the Steelers their first win of the season. With the loss, the Jets fell to 3-3, and also fell to 4-19 all time against the Steelers.

Week 7: vs. New England Patriots

This game is well known for an infamous penalty that occurred during the overtime period. The Jets were lining up for a game winning 56-yard field goal in overtime to try and give them the win. Nick folk kicked the ball, but the kick went wide right and the Patriots appeared to be taking over with a chance to win. However, Chris Jones of New England was called for a controversial unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after pushing his teammate into the offensive line. This penalty would later be named "leaping". The penalty gave the Jets another chance and made the field goal attempt a 51-yard attempt. This time, Folk drilled the kick, and the Jets would go on to stun the Patriots. With the win, the Jets improved to 4-3.

Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals

With the nightmarish loss, the Jets fell to 4-4. They were also given their worst defeat since losing 45-3 to the Patriots in 2010.

Week 9: vs. New Orleans Saints

Rebounding from the embarrassing loss at Cincinnati, the Jets took down the 6–1 Saints, putting up 198 rushing yards while intercepting Drew Brees twice. Geno Smith completed just eight passes for 115 yards but rushed for eighteen yards and a score.

Week 11: at Buffalo Bills

After the upset win over the Saints, the Jets traveled to Buffalo to face the Bills. The Jets would never lead during the game, as the Bills commanded the game from start to finish, as the Jets lost 37-14. Geno Smith was intercepted 3 times and ended up posting an overall passer rating of 10.1. With the loss, the Jets fell to 5-5.

Week 12: at Baltimore Ravens

For the second time this season and second time against an AFC North opponent, the Jets failed to score a touchdown, as they lost 19-3 to the Baltimore Ravens. Geno Smith was intercepted twice and for the second straight week and third time in the last four, failed to throw a touchdown pass. With the loss, the Jets fell to 5-6.

Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins

For the second straight week, the Jets would not score a touchdown, as they managed only 3 points in a 23-3 loss to Miami. Geno Smith did not start in this game, as he was benched and replaced by Matt Simms. Simms would not do much of a better job, as he, like Smith, failed to throw a touchdown pass. Smith would come in later on, but would only go 4 for 10 throwing the ball and ended with a passer rating of 8.3. With the loss, the Jets fell to 5-7.

Week 14: vs. Oakland Raiders

For the first time in 2 weeks, New York would score a touchdown. Geno Smith would return to action as starting quarterback. He would throw a touchdown pass to go along with 1 interception as the Jets throttled the Oakland Raiders 37-27. With the win, the Jets improved to 6-7 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.

Week 15: at Carolina Panthers

With the loss, the Jets fell to 6–8, and were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the third straight season after the Ravens defeated the Lions the following Monday night, therefore rendering them unable to play on their home turf in the Super Bowl.

Week 16: vs. Cleveland Browns

In a game that had nothing to do with the AFC Playoff picture, the Jets would rumble to a 24-13 win over the hapless Cleveland Browns. Geno Smith would not turn the ball over, and he threw 2 touchdowns in the win. With the win, the Jets improved to 7-8.

Week 17: at Miami Dolphins

The Jets would travel to Miami to end their season. The Jets would beat Miami 20-7 to end the Dolphins playoff hopes. Geno Smith did not throw a touchdown, but he also didn't turn it over. The Jets would force 3 Miami turnovers in the game. With the win, the Jets ended their season at an even 8-8.