2025 New York Jets NFL Schedule: A Full Breakdown of Opponents, Key Games, and International Play

The NFL offseason is always exciting, but for New York Jets fans, one of the most anticipated events is the release of the schedule for the upcoming season. While the teams the Jets will face in 2025 have been known since January, the official dates and times have finally been revealed. Now, with the full schedule in hand, it’s time to break down what’s ahead for the Jets.

The Jets are set to face one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, a welcome shift after recent struggles. Nevertheless, as always, the 2025 season will still come with challenges. Here’s a detailed look at the New York Jets’ 2025 schedule, including key games, international matchups, and home and away opponents.

First, let’s talk about the strength of the Jets’ schedule. Going into the 2025 season, New York ranks 26th out of 32 NFL teams based on their opponents’ win percentage (.460) from the 2024 season, giving them one of the easiest slates in the league. Only five of the Jets’ 2025 opponents made the playoffs last year: Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Denver, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay. Of these, three of the games will be played in East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium, while the other two will be on the road. This favorable schedule could give the Jets a much-needed boost as they aim to get back on track.

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As part of the NFL’s rotating scheduling formula, the Jets will face every team in the AFC North and NFC South. They will also play their division rivals—the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots—both home and away. In addition, they will face third-place finishers from the AFC West (Denver Broncos), NFC East (Dallas Cowboys), and AFC South (Jacksonville Jaguars) as part of the NFL’s scheduling formula for teams finishing in the same position in their respective divisions.

Here’s the full breakdown of the Jets’ opponents for the 2025 season, categorized by home and away games:

Home Opponents:

Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots
Miami Dolphins
Cleveland Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Denver Broncos
Dallas Cowboys

Away Opponents:

Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots
Miami Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jacksonville Jaguars

As you can see, the Jets will have a number of high-profile matchups at home in 2025, including games against division rivals and playoff teams like the Buffalo Bills and the Dallas Cowboys. But it’s the road games where things get interesting. With games at places like Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Tampa Bay, the Jets will face tough challenges on the road, though the lighter schedule bodes well for them.

After a season full of prime-time appearances in 2024, the Jets are set to make only two prime-time appearances in 2025, which is a far cry from the high-profile spotlight they enjoyed the previous year. The two games will take place on Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football, both on the road.

Week 4: At Miami Dolphins – Monday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Week 11: At New England Patriots – Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. EST.

For Jets fans hoping for more late-night games, the 2025 season might feel like a step back in terms of national exposure. The team won’t appear on Sunday Night Football at all, a big change from last year’s schedule, filled with night games.

In Week 6, the Jets will face the Denver Broncos in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This is the second consecutive year the Jets will play in London, part of the NFL’s effort to expand internationally. While the Broncos are the designated “home” team, the Jets will be the home squad for the game.

This matchup is one of seven international games in 2025, with teams playing in cities like São Paulo, Berlin, and Madrid. The Jets’ game in London will be their fifth regular-season trip abroad, tied for the fourth-most international games played by any team. Their last overseas win came in Week 4 of the 2015 season, defeating the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium.

Full 2025 New York Jets Schedule

Here’s the complete game-by-game schedule for the New York Jets in 2025:

Week 1: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – Sunday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 2: vs. Buffalo Bills – Sunday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sunday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium
Week 4: at Miami Dolphins – Monday, September 29, at 8:00 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium
Week 5: vs. Dallas Cowboys – Sunday, October 5, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos (London) – Sunday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 7: vs. Carolina Panthers – Sunday, October 19, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m. at Paycor Stadium
Week 9: BYE WEEK
Week 10: vs. Cleveland Browns – Sunday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 11: at New England Patriots – Thursday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Gillette Stadium
Week 12: at Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium
Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, November 30, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 14: vs. Miami Dolphins – Sunday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. at EverBank Stadium
Week 16: at New Orleans Saints – Sunday, December 21, at 1:00 p.m. at Caesars Superdome
Week 17: vs. New England Patriots – Sunday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Week 18: (January 4 or 5 TBD) at Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium

One of the most exciting storylines for the Jets will be in Week 1, where they’ll host the Pittsburgh Steelers. The matchup could feature a compelling twist if Aaron Rodgers signs with Pittsburgh, as it would set up a reunion between him and his former team. This game would add extra intrigue as both teams will be adjusting to their new quarterbacks. Justin Fields, who played for the Steelers in 2024, will also face off against his old team after leaving for the Jets in the offseason.

Week 18 could be a big game for the Jets. They’ll travel to Buffalo to face the Bills, who are led by the reigning MVP, Josh Allen. The Jets have had a tough time in Buffalo recently, losing five games in a row at Highmark Stadium. Depending on how the AFC East shakes out, this game could have serious implications for seeding, or decide whether the Jets make the playoffs at all.

As mentioned earlier, the Jets have one of the easiest schedules in the league, ranking 26th in terms of strength of schedule. This stands in contrast to the New York Giants, who have one of the most difficult schedules, facing teams that posted a combined .574 win percentage last year. For the Jets, their .460 opponent win percentage is the lowest since 2008, when Brett Favre was at the helm. It’s also the second-lowest strength of schedule the Jets have had since 1996, which is a promising sign as they aim for a playoff push.

The Jets’ preseason will also give fans a sneak peek at the new roster, with games against the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Saturday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m.: at Green Bay Packers
Saturday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m.: at New York Giants
Friday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m.: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Finally, in a first for the NFL, there will be three games on Christmas Day in 2025, all played on Thursday, December 25, including: