| 1980 New York Jets season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Leon Hess |
| Head coach | Walt Michaels |
| Home field | Shea Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–12 |
| Division place | 5th AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | T Marvin Powell |
The 1980 New York Jets season was the 21st season for the franchise and its eleventh in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 8–8 record from 1979 under head coach Walt Michaels, and being widely predicted to improve further and reach the postseason for the first time since 1969.[1] The Jets finished the season with a record of 4–12.
During the season, the Jets were the only team to lose to the notorious New Orleans Saints team, dubbed the “Aints”. On a day with a wind-chill temperature of 5 °F (−15 °C) and kicking with a gale of 46 miles per hour (74 km/h; 40 kn), the Jets failed to hold on to a 13–7 lead after three quarters,[2] losing by a single point, 21–20.
History repeated itself 11 years later, when the Jets lost 28–27 at home to the Indianapolis Colts, the Colts’ lone victory of that season.
Offseason
Draft
| 1980 New York Jets draft | |||||
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Lam Jones | WR | Texas | |
| 2 | 40 | Darrol Ray | S | Oklahoma | |
| 2 | 47 | Ralph Clayton | WR | Michigan | |
| 3 | 69 | Lance Mehl * | LB | Penn State | |
| Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career | |||||
Personnel
Staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
| Defensive coaches
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Roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
| Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
| Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
| Reserve lists
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Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Game site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1980 | Baltimore Colts | L 14–17 | Shea Stadium | |
| 2 | September 14, 1980 | at Buffalo Bills | L 10–20 | Rich Stadium | |
| 3 | September 21, 1980 | San Francisco 49ers | L 27–37 | Shea Stadium | |
| 4 | September 28, 1980 | at Baltimore Colts | L 21–35 | Memorial Stadium | |
| 5 | October 5, 1980 | New England Patriots | L 11–21 | Shea Stadium | |
| 6 | October 12, 1980 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 14–7 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | |
| 7 | October 19, 1980 | Seattle Seahawks | L 17–27 | Shea Stadium | |
| 8 | October 27, 1980 | Miami Dolphins | W 17–14 | Shea Stadium | |
| 9 | November 2, 1980 | at New England Patriots | L 21–34 | Schaefer Stadium | |
| 10 | November 9, 1980 | Buffalo Bills | L 24–31 | Shea Stadium | |
| 11 | November 16, 1980 | at Denver Broncos | L 24–31 | Mile High Stadium | |
| 12 | November 23, 1980 | Houston Oilers | W 31–28 (OT) | Shea Stadium | |
| 13 | November 30, 1980 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 13–38 | Anaheim Stadium | |
| 14 | December 7, 1980 | at Cleveland Browns | L 14–17 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | |
| 15 | December 14, 1980 | New Orleans Saints | L 20–21 | Shea Stadium | |
| 16 | December 20, 1980 | at Miami Dolphins | W 24–17 | Miami Orange Bowl |
Standings
| AFC East | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| Buffalo Bills(3) | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 4–4 | 8–4 | 320 | 260 | W1 |
| New England Patriots | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 6–2 | 9–3 | 441 | 325 | W2 |
| Miami Dolphins | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3–5 | 4–8 | 266 | 305 | L1 |
| Baltimore Colts | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 5–3 | 6–8 | 355 | 387 | L3 |
| New York Jets | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 2–6 | 3–9 | 302 | 395 | W1 |
References
- ^ Finney, Jr., Peter (December 12, 1980). "Saints near history". Google News Search Archive. Bryan, TX: The Bryan Times. p. 12. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ "Saints finally snare a victory". Google News Search Archive. St. Petersburg, FL: St. Petersburg Times. December 15, 1980. p. 7C. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
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