Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus early fantasy surprises for each team
Deebo Samuel is among the top point-getters at receiver, Sam Darnold looks improved and Devin Singletary has stepped it up a notch.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
0-2, 4th in AFC East
- 8/14W 12-7
- 8/21W 23-14
- 8/27T 31-31
- 9/12L 19-14
- 9/19L 25-6
- 9/26
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- 10/31
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- 12/12
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- 12/26
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- Full Schedule
Jets want Wilson to learn 'boring' OK after 4 INTs
Jets quarterback Zach Wilson threw four interceptions in his first game against the Patriots, who rudely welcomed him to the AFC East rivalry in a 25-6 defeat.
Week 2 takeaways and big questions: Patriots' big day, Ravens beat Chiefs and a shocker for the Saints
New England and Buffalo dominated, while New Orleans looked out of sorts and Green Bay got back on track. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 2 game.
Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs
— Mac Jones kept his mistakes to a minimum, moved the ball down the field and did enough to earn his first NFL victory with the New England Patriots.
Zach Wilson throws 4 INTs in first meeting with Patriots (1:01)
Jets WR Crowder surprise inactive vs. Patriots
Jets receiver Jamison Crowder, in a surprise roster move, was declared inactive for New York's home opener against the Patriots.
Patriots-Jets rivalry goes to Gen Z at QB: Mac Jones, Zach Wilson
For the first time in the 62-year history of the series, these teams will start rookie quarterbacks against each other. Learn more about them for Week 2.
Guide to every Week 2 NFL game: Picks, matchup nuggets, more
What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. It's all here for Week 2.
Jets get help with WRs Crowder, Cole returning
The Jets will get some help on offense with the return of receivers Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole.
Projected 2022 NFL draft order: Jaguars are new favorite for No. 1 pick
Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville got off to a rough start in Week 1. Here's how the ESPN Football Power Index sees Round 1.
Rookie QB Tracker: How did these rookie signal-callers fare in their NFL debuts?
No contribution was too small as these first-year QBs begin their promising careers.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which rookies made the best first impression
DeVonta Smith found the end zone, Mac Jones showed poise for the Pats, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka made his mark on the veteran Super Bowl champs.
Grading rookie quarterback debuts: NFL execs on what they saw from Jones, Lawrence and Wilson
How did the rookie starters look in Week 1? What did Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Mac Jones do well -- and not so well? Plus, when will Trey Lance and Justin Fields start?
Week 1 takeaways, big questions: Cards' offensive explosion, Bills' letdown and Darnold's revenge
Arizona lit it up on offense, Sam Darnold rolled against his old Jets team and the Bills looked ... off. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 1 game.
Jets' Becton (knee) out minimum of 4-6 weeks
Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton will be sidelined at least four to six weeks after dislocating his right knee cap in Sunday's loss.
Judging Week 1 NFL overreactions: Is this the real Jameis Winston? Should the Jets have kept Sam Darnold?
The Saints' new starting quarterback had a five-touchdown debut. The Panthers' new QB beat his former team. Let's judge Week 1.
Darnold shows up Jets in leading Panthers to win
Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold wouldn't say anything bad about the Jets heading into Sunday's opener, but he made his former team look bad in Carolina's win.
'Sore' Wilson hit often but impresses Jets in loss
Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson was under pressure all day against the Panthers on Sunday, getting sacked six times, but rallied to throw two second-half touchdown passes in the second half of a 19-14 loss to the Panthers.
Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener
— If beating the team that traded him gave Sam Darnold any vindication, the fourth-year quarterback certainly wasn't sharing it.
New York Jets' Zach Wilson scrambles, finds Corey Davis for first TD pass
During a tough NFL debut, the rookie quarterback gave New York Jets fans something to get excited about late in the third quarter.
Robert Saleh's journey to the New York Jets began with 9/11 epiphany
His brother's escape from the terrorist attacks in 2001 motivated Robert Saleh to chase his dreams, do something "that will make me happy" and coach football.
How the events of 9/11 led Robert Saleh to pursue a coaching career (7:00)
ESPN Daily: Inside Robert Saleh’s path to the Jets
Tomorrow, Robert Saleh begins his tenure in possibly the most challenging job in football...head coach of the New York Jets. The former 49ers Defensive Coordinator has already drawn praise from players and analysts alike, who think he may just be the guy who can turn around the long struggling franchise. Saleh’s path to the Jets sideline has been as unusual as it is groundbreaking. Jets reporter Rich Cimini brings us the story of how, September 11th, 2001 changed Saleh’s life forever, and set him on a course to become the first Muslim head coach in NFL history.
Week 1 NFL injury updates: News on Saquon Barkley, Tyrann Mathieu, Jamison Crowder and more
Teams are making final adjustments to their roster before Week 1, which means managing their injury report.
Jets WR Crowder to miss opener due to COVID
— New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder will miss the season opener at Carolina on Sunday while he continues to recover from COVID-19.
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2021 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 51 | 23 |
| Miami | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 17 | 51 |
| New England | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 41 | 23 |
| New York | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 20 | 44 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Team Stats
Passing Yards195.529th
Rushing Yards98.522nd
Points For10.031st
Points Against22.0Tied-20th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Zach Wilson | QB | BYU |
| 1(14) | Alijah Vera-Tucker | OG | USC |
| 2(2) | Elijah Moore | WR | Ole Miss |
| 4(2) | Michael Carter | RB | North Carolina |
| 5(2) | Jamien Sherwood | S | Auburn |
| 5(10) | Michael Carter II | S | Duke |
| 5(31) | Jason Pinnock | CB | Pittsburgh |
| 6(2) | Hamsah Nasirildeen | S | Florida State |
| 6(16) | Brandin Echols | CB | Kentucky |
| 6(23) | Jonathan Marshall | DT | Arkansas |