1974 season of NFL team New York Jets
The 1974 New York Jets season was the fifteenth season for the team and the fifth in the National Football League . It began with the team trying to improve upon its 4–10 record from 1973 under new head coach Charley Winner . After beginning the season 1–7, the Jets won six straight and finished with a record of 7–7. During the streak were home upsets of playoff-bound Miami and Buffalo.
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1974 New York Jets final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Practice squad
{{{Practice Squad}}}
Rookies in italics
, 0 practice squad
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
Recap
1
September 15
at Kansas City Chiefs
L 16–24
0–1
Arrowhead Stadium
74,854
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2
September 22
at Chicago Bears
W 23–21
1–1
Soldier Field
50,213
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3
September 29
at Buffalo Bills
L 12–16
1–2
Rich Stadium
76,978
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4
at Miami Dolphins
L 17–21
1–3
Miami Orange Bowl
60,727
Recap
5
October 13
New England Patriots
L 0–24
1–4
Shea Stadium
57,825
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6
October 20
Baltimore Colts
L 20–35
1–5
Shea Stadium
51,745
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7
October 27
Los Angeles Rams
L 13–20
1–6
Shea Stadium
56,110
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8
November 3
Houston Oilers
L 22–27
1–7
Shea Stadium
47,218
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9
November 10
at New York Giants
W 26–20 (OT)
2–7
Yale Bowl
64,327
Recap
10
November 17
at New England Patriots
W 21–16
3–7
Schaefer Stadium
57,115
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11
November 24
Miami Dolphins
W 17–14
4–7
Shea Stadium
57,162
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12
December 1
San Diego Chargers
W 27–14
5–7
Shea Stadium
44,888
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13
December 8
Buffalo Bills
W 20–10
6–7
Shea Stadium
61,091
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14
December 15
at Baltimore Colts
W 45–38
7–7
Memorial Stadium
31,651
Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYG – Bob Tucker 2-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick). Giants 10–7. Drive:
NYJ – Pat Leahy 34-yard field goal. Tie 10–10. Drive:
NYG – Pete Gogolak 22-yard field goal. Giants 13–10. Drive:
Third quarter
NYJ – Pat Leahy 22-yard field goal. Tie 13–13. Drive:
NYG – Bob Grim 12-yard pass from Craig Morton (Pete Gogolak kick). Giants 20–13. Drive:
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Joe Namath 3-yard run (Pat Leahy kick). Tie 20–20. Drive:
Overtime
Top passers
Top rushers
NYJ – Robert Burns – 21 rushes, 101 yards
NYG – Joe Dawkins – 11 rushes, 49 yards
Top receivers
Franchise Stadiums Culture Lore Rivalries Key personnel Division championships (4) League championships (1) Media Current league affiliations Former league affiliation
Formerly the New York Titans (1960–1962)