July 9, Strike Two
The Jets opened training camp with 31 rookies and one veteran as the another NFLPA strike began. Playing with a team composed mainly of rookies, the Jets defeated Denver, 41-19, in the preseason opener (Aug. 3).
September 3, Completing The Move
The Jets took occupancy of their new training center at Hofstra University.
November 10, Yale Lock
The Jets snapped the slump of their 1-7 start by posting their first regular-season win over their city rivals, the Giants, by 26-20 in overtime at Yale Bowl. Joe Namath tied the score with a bootleg TD and won it on a 6-yard TD pass to Emerson Boozer.
November 12, Weeb Bows Out
Weeb Ewbank announced his retirement as vice president of the Jets, effective at the end of the season.
December 15, Victory Binge
The Jets closed out the season with six consecutive victories to finish 7-7. In the streak were home upsets of playoff-bound Miami and Buffalo.
| Regular Season Record: 7-7-0 | |||||
| 09/15/74 | @ Kansas City | 16-24 | Stats | ||
| 09/22/74 | @ Chicago | 23-21 | Stats | ||
| 09/29/74 | @ Buffalo | 12-16 | Stats | ||
| 10/07/74 | @ Miami | 17-21 | Stats | ||
| 10/13/74 | New England | 0-24 | Stats | ||
| 10/20/74 | Baltimore | 20-35 | Stats | ||
| 10/27/74 | Los Angeles | 13-20 | Stats | ||
| 11/03/74 | Houston | 22-27 | Stats | ||
| 11/10/74 | @ New York | 26-20 | Stats | ||
| 11/17/74 | @ New England | 21-16 | Stats | ||
| 11/24/74 | Miami | 17-14 | Stats | ||
| 12/01/74 | San Diego | 27-14 | Stats | ||
| 12/08/74 | Buffalo | 20-10 | Stats | ||
| 12/15/74 | @ Baltimore | 45-38 | Stats | ||
