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The New York Jets are one of two teams — the New Orleans Saints are the other — to win their first and only Super Bowl appearance.

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  Metlife Stadium

  East Rutherford, NJ

  Opened: 2010

  Capacity: 82,500

  Surface: FieldTurf

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  Hometown

  New York, NY 

  Population: 8,335,897 (2022)

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  Team Colors

  Gotham Green/Stealth Black

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Team History

• The Jets were founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York and joined the AFL. In 1963, the franchise was sold and renamed the Jets.
• In 1968, the Jets advanced to the playoffs for the first time and played in the first AFL-NFL championship game officially called the Super Bowl. Under quarterback Joe Namath, the Jets defeated the BaltimoreColts,16-7.
• In the 1980s, the Jets found success by making their return to the playoffs. In 1982, they made it to the AFC Championshipgame,but lost to the Miami Dolphins,14-0.
• The Jets enjoyed success from 2001 to 2010, making the playoffs six times. Their last playoff appearance was in 2010whenthey lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game,24-19.

Team Facts

• Seasons: 65 (1960-2024)
• Winningest Coach: (W-L-T)WeebEwbank(71-77-6)
• Super Bowl Titles: 1
• Record going into 2024 season: (W-L-T) 428-547-8
• Playoff Record:12-13
• Most Career Yards Rushing:Curtis Martin, 10,302 (1998-2005)
• Most Career Yards Passing:Joe Namath, 27,057 (1965-76)
• Most Career Receptions:Don Maynard, 627 (1960-72)
• Most Career Sacks: Mark Gastineau, 107.5 (1979-88)*
• Most Career Interceptions: Bill Baird, 34 (1963-69)
• Most Career Points:Pat Leahy, 1,470 (1974-91)
• Current Team Owners: Woody Johnson and Christopher Johnson

*Sacks prior to 1982 are not official

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