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Jets 2026 regular season schedule: Gang Green has to wait until Week 6 for first division game
TL;DR
The Jets' 2026 regular season schedule reveals that they will not play any international games or primetime matchups. Their first division game is scheduled for Week 6 against Buffalo.
Key points
- Jets start 2026 season under GM Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn
- Geno Smith expected to lead a youthful squad with three first-round picks
- Jets have no international games or primetime matchups in 2026
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The Jets start the 2026 season looking to rebound in the second year of the GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn era. Veteran quarterback Geno Smith is expected to be back under center and lead a youthful squad, which features three first-round draft picks headlined by No. 2 overall selection David Bailey.
New York announced the full schedule on Thursday, and not only will the Jets not be playing in any of the nine international games, the three games on Thanksgiving, or the two on Christmas, they don't have a single primetime game scheduled.
Here are Gang Green's opponents: Home against Buffalo, Miami, New England, Denver, Las Vegas, Green Bay, Minnesota, and Cleveland and away to Buffalo, Miami, New England, Kansas City, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago, Detroit, , and .
Q&A
When do the Jets play their first division game in 2026?
The Jets will play their first division game in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills.
What teams are on the Jets' 2026 regular season schedule?
The Jets will face teams including Buffalo, Miami, New England, Denver, and Las Vegas, among others.
Why don't the Jets have any primetime games in 2026?
The Jets' 2026 schedule does not include any primetime games, which may be due to their performance and scheduling decisions.