New York Jets 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The New York Jets' 2027 opponents include home games against Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jaguars, Titans, Cowboys, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers, and road games against Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Texans, Colts, Eagles, Commanders, Raiders, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Dallas Cowboys | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Same-place finisher, AFC North | Projected |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New England Patriots | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Houston Texans | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Indianapolis Colts | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Same-place finisher, AFC West | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Jets' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.1% win rate — the 13th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Jets play in 2027?
The Jets play 17 games in 2027: home games against Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jaguars, Titans, Cowboys, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers, and road games against Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Texans, Colts, Eagles, Commanders, Raiders. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Jets have in 2027?
The Jets have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Jets' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Jets' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC East rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Jets finish in 2026.
What is the Jets' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Jets' 2027 opponents combined for a 52.1% win rate — the 13th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the New York Jets: 20 rushing and 76 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Oct 7, 2018 · Isaiah Crowell · 219 yds, 1 TD
- Sep 15, 2016 · Matt Forte · 100 yds, 3 TD
- Oct 14, 2012 · Shonn Greene · 161 yds, 3 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Dec 15, 2024 · Davante Adams · 9 rec, 198 yds, 2 TD
- Oct 6, 2024 · Garrett Wilson · 13 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD
- Dec 28, 2023 · Breece Hall · 9 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026