2012 New York Jets season
| 2012 New York Jets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rex Ryan |
| General manager | Mike Tannenbaum |
| Owner | Woody Johnson |
| Home field | MetLife Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 30 LaRon Landry S 31 Antonio Cromartie CB |
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The 2012 New York Jets season was the franchise's 43rd season in the National Football league, the 53rd overall and the fourth under head coach Rex Ryan. The Jets failed to improve their 8–8 record from 2011 and were eliminated from postseason contention.
The Jets' offense scored 281 points, ranking them 30th in the league, while the defense was ranked 8th best in the league.
NOTES:
The Jets erupted to a 21–0 lead in the second quarter following two Mark Sanchez touchdown throws and a Jeremy Kerley punt return score. Following Antonio Cromartie's interception return score and Sanchez' third touchdown (to Stephen Hill), Ryan Fitzpatrick, despite three interceptions, erupted to three consecutive touchdowns, but the Jets put the game away in a fourth quarter drive ending in a one-yard Shonn Greene touchdown run.
Tim Tebow, acquired from the Broncos amid heavy publicity about his presence with the Jets and the team's plans on how to utilize him, rushed five times for just eleven yards.
With their 6th straight win over the Bills, the Jets began their season 1–0.
The Jets traveled to Heinz Field for a rematch of the 2010 AFC Championship game against the Steelers. The Jets limited the Steelers to just 68 rushing yards but Ben Roethlisberger tossed for 275 yards and two touchdowns. With the loss, the Jets fell to 1–1.
With the win, the Jets improved to 2–1.
After their Week 3 road win over their division rival Dolphins, the Jets headed home to face their first NFC Opponent of the season, the 49ers. However, the Jets struggled in this game being shut out at home 34–0 by the 49ers. This was the first time since 2010 that the team has been shut out at home since the Packers shut them out 9–0 that year. With the huge shutout loss, the Jets fell to 2–2.
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