UPDATE: The New York Jets’ tumultuous 2025 season concluded with a crushing 35-8 defeat against the Buffalo Bills’ backups on Sunday at Highmark Stadium, marking a dismal finish for the team. This loss sealed the Jets’ fate with a final record of 3-14, losing their last five games and being outscored 188-54 in that stretch.
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky shredded the Jets defense, racking up 259 yards and four touchdowns as the Bills secured their playoff position with a 12-5 record. The Jets’ performance was marred by a makeshift secondary and an offense that struggled to gain traction, finishing with a mere 122 total yards.
“I’m not happy with the way that it went down,” said Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. “Anytime you lose in that manner, it’s hard to be happy about that. But again, I’m not hiding, I’m not running from that.”
Despite clinching a playoff berth, the Bills opted to limit Josh Allen‘s playtime, allowing him to exit the game after just one snap due to a lingering foot injury. This decision was strategic, preserving his consecutive starting streak of 122 games, which stretches to 134 including playoffs.
The Jets’ defense made history for all the wrong reasons, becoming the first team since 1933 to finish a season without an interception. “That’s never something you want to be in the record books for,” said Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson. “This is just as much on me as it is the back end.”
On the offensive side, rookie undrafted free agent Brady Cook struggled once again, completing just 11-of-22 passes for 60 yards. The Jets’ ground game was ineffective, especially with key players like running back Breece Hall sidelined due to injury. The Jets’ offense has been plagued all season, finishing with only four turnovers, the fewest in the league.
As the Jets enter an offseason filled with uncertainty, it is clear that drastic changes are needed. Coach Glenn is expected to return for a second season following his five-year contract signed last January, but a significant reshaping of the roster is likely. With 23 impending free agents and a projected $90 million in salary cap space, the Jets will have ample opportunity to revamp their team ahead of the NFL Draft, where they hold the second overall pick.
Meanwhile, the Bills are gearing up for the playoffs, shifting their focus to their upcoming road matchup against the AFC South division-winning Jaguars. The Jets, however, will have to regroup and address the critical gaps exposed during a season that many fans would prefer to forget.
Stay tuned for updates on the Jets’ offseason moves and the Bills’ playoff journey as the NFL season continues to unfold.
