1966 New York Jets season

The 1966 New York Jets season was the seventh season for the team in the American Football League (AFL). The season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–8–1 record from 1965 under head coach Weeb Ewbank. The Jets finished the season 6–6–2.

1966 New York Jets season
OwnerSonny Werblin
Head coachWeeb Ewbank
Home fieldShea Stadium
Local radioWABC
Results
Record6–6–2
Division place3rd AFL East
Playoff finishDid not qualify

Roster
1966 New York Jets NYJ final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists



Practice squad



Rookies in italics

Standings
AFL Eastern Division
W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
Buffalo Bills 941.6926–2358255W1
Boston Patriots 842.6675–1–1315283L1
New York Jets 662.5004–3–1322312W1
Houston Oilers 3110.2141–7335396L8
Miami Dolphins 3110.2142–5213362W1

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

Season schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap
1 Bye
2 September 9 at Miami Dolphins W 19–14 1–0 Miami Orange Bowl 34,402 Recap
3 September 18 Houston Oilers W 52–13 2–0 Shea Stadium 54,681 Recap
4 September 25 at Denver Broncos W 16–7 3–0 Bears Stadium 29,878 Recap
5 October 2 at Boston Patriots T 24–24 3–0–1 Fenway Park 27,255 Recap
6 October 8 San Diego Chargers W 17–16 4–0–1 Shea Stadium 63,497 Recap
7 October 16 at Houston Oilers L 0–24 4–1–1 Rice Stadium 30,823 Recap
8 October 23 Oakland Raiders L 21–24 4–2–1 Shea Stadium 58,135 Recap
9 October 30 Buffalo Bills L 23–33 4–3–1 Shea Stadium 61,552 Recap
10 Bye
11 November 13 at Buffalo Bills L 3–14 4–4–1 War Memorial Stadium 45,738 Recap
12 November 20 Miami Dolphins W 30–13 5–4–1 Shea Stadium 58,664 Recap
13 November 27 Kansas City Chiefs L 24–32 5–5–1 Shea Stadium 60,318 Recap
14 December 3 at Oakland Raiders T 28–28 5–5–2 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 32,144 Recap
15 December 11 at San Diego Chargers L 27–42 5–6–2 Balboa Stadium 25,712 Recap
16 December 17 Boston Patriots W 38–28 6–6–2 Shea Stadium 58,921 Recap

Note:

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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