January 2, Freeman's The One
Freeman McNeil became the first Jet to lead the NFL in rushing as he finished with 786 yards on 151 carries (5.2 avg.) in the strike-shortened nine-game '82 season.
January 23, Muddy End
The Jets won five of their last seven after the strike to finish 6-3 reach the postseason for the second consecutive year. Then they posted road playoff wins at Cincinnati and the L.A. Raiders before falling to Miami, 14-0, in the Orange Bowl mud in the AFC title game.
February 10, Walt to Walton
After six seasons as head coach Walt Michaels announced his retirement (Feb. 9). The next day offensive coordinator Joe Walton was named head coach and defensive coordinator Joe Gardi was promoted to assistant head coach.
October 6, Relocation Project
Citing Shea Stadium as "rundown, neglected and the NFL’s poorest facility for athletes and spectators alike," the Jets announced plans to move to the Meadowlands for the 1984 season.
December 10, Shea Swan Song
The Jets dropped a 34-7 decision to Pittsburgh in their final home game at Shea Stadium.
| Regular Season Record: 7-9-0 | |||||
| 09/04/83 | @ San Diego | 41-29 | Stats | ||
| 09/11/83 | Seattle | 10-17 | Stats | ||
| 09/18/83 | @ New England | 13-23 | Stats | ||
| 09/25/83 | Los Angeles | 27-24 | Stats | ||
| 10/03/83 | @ Buffalo | 34-10 | Stats | ||
| 10/09/83 | @ Cleveland | 7-10 | Stats | ||
| 10/16/83 | Miami | 14-32 | Stats | ||
| 10/23/83 | Atlanta | 21-27 | Stats | ||
| 10/30/83 | @ San Francisco | 27-13 | Stats | ||
| 11/06/83 | Baltimore | 14-17 | Stats | ||
| 11/13/83 | Buffalo | 17-24 | Stats | ||
| 11/21/83 | @ New Orleans | 31-28 | Stats | ||
| 11/27/83 | New England | 26-3 | Stats | ||
| 12/04/83 | @ Baltimore | 10-6 | Stats | ||
| 12/10/83 | Pittsburgh | 7-34 | Stats | ||
| 12/16/83 | @ Miami | 14-34 | Stats | ||
