1968 New York Jets season

In a stunning upset, marked by fourth-year quarterback Joe Namath's famous "guarantee" of victory, the Jets defeated the heavily favored Colts 16–7.

In 2007, NFL Network aired America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, the 1968 New York Jets, with team commentary from Joe Namath, Gerry Philbin and Don Maynard, and was narrated by Alec Baldwin.

[1][2] The last remaining active member of the 1968 New York Jets was guard Randy Rasmussen, who retired after the 1981 NFL season.

On May 21, Sonny Werblin sold his shares in the Jets to his partners Donald C. Lillis, Leon Hess, Townsend Martin, and Philip H. Iselin.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve (*) Played at Legion Field, Birmingham since Boston Red Sox refused to rent Fenway Park to Patriots.

On November 17, 1968, just before 7:00 pm Eastern time, the Jets scored late to take a 32–29 lead over the Oakland Raiders with 1:05 left.

at Shea Stadium, Flushing, New York In January 1969, the Jets would reach the pinnacle of their existence and provide the moment that would indicate the AFL's coming of age.

Namath took exception to a heckling Colts fan and used that moment to lament the lack of respect his team had gotten to that point.

His audacious remark proved correct, as the Jets created one of the greatest upsets in football history by defeating the Colts 16–7.