[2][3][4] The season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–9 record from 1962 under new head coach Weeb Ewbank.
In rebranding itself as the Jets, the club abandoned its navy-blue and gold uniforms in favor of kelly green and white.
The jerseys had opposite-colored sleeves with thick stripes on the shoulders and cuffs, above and below the TV numerals.
Ewbank had led the NFL's Baltimore Colts for nine seasons (1954–62), including consecutive league titles in 1958 and 1959.
[1] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings in the AFL.