Attempting to defend their AFL championship and Super Bowl III title they failed to improve on their 11–3 record from 1968.
However, the Jets won the AFL Eastern Division again with a 10–4 record, their last winning season until 1981.
In the divisional playoffs, they fell to the eventual AFL and Super Bowl IV champion, the Kansas City Chiefs 13–6.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams [1] Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings of the AFL.
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