It began with the team trying to improve upon its 6–10 record from 1990 under head coach Bruce Coslet.
The Jets finished the season with a record of 8–8, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 1986 as one of three AFC Wild Card teams.
For the second time in their history, the Jets suffered the embarrassment of losing at home to a team which would finish 1–15.
The Colts defeated the Jets 28–27 at Giants Stadium in week 11, their lone win under interim coach Rick Venturi.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve [1] [2] [3] at Giants Stadium • East Rutherford, New Jersey [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]