February 8, Trucked Out
Joe Klecko, the only defensive player in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl at three different positions (DE, DT, NT), was waived upon failing his physical after the club recommended he retire.
June 14, Spinning Top
Jim Kensil took medical retirement after serving 11 seasons as team president, and Steve Gutman, the club’s corporate treasurer and administrative manager since 1977, was named as Kensil's successor.
August 1, Lost Linebackers
The Jets said goodbye to two veteran LBs in training camp as former Pro Bowler Lance Mehl announced his retirement and Bob Crable injured his knee, underwent reconstructive surgery, was lost for the year and retired after the season.
September 18, Gusher
The Jets scored 45 unanswered points in a 45-3 rout of the Oilers, with the 42-point margin of victory still the largest in franchise history.
October 21, Mark's Time
Citing personal reasons, DE Mark Gastineau left the team in midseason, announced his retirement, and was placed on reserve/retired.
December 19, More Toon
WR Al Toon, with 93 catches, became the only Jet to lead the NFL in receptions since the 1970 merger and set the franchise record that still stands.
| Regular Season Record: 8-7-1 | |||||
| 09/04/88 | @ New England | 3-28 | Stats | ||
| 09/11/88 | @ Cleveland | 23-3 | Stats | ||
| 09/18/88 | Houston | 45-3 | Stats | ||
| 09/25/88 | @ Detroit | 17-10 | Stats | ||
| 10/02/88 | Kansas City | 17-17 | Stats | ||
| 10/09/88 | @ Cincinnati | 19-36 | Stats | ||
| 10/17/88 | Buffalo | 14-37 | Stats | ||
| 10/23/88 | @ Miami | 44-30 | Stats | ||
| 10/30/88 | Pittsburgh | 24-20 | Stats | ||
| 11/06/88 | @ Indianapolis | 14-38 | Stats | ||
| 11/13/88 | New England | 13-14 | Stats | ||
| 11/20/88 | @ Buffalo | 6-9 | Stats | ||
| 11/27/88 | Miami | 38-34 | Stats | ||
| 12/04/88 | @ Kansas City | 34-38 | Stats | ||
| 12/10/88 | Indianapolis | 34-16 | Stats | ||
| 12/18/88 | New York | 27-21 | Stats | ||
