The 2003 New York Jets season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 44th season overall, and the third under head coach Herman Edwards. The team tried to improve upon its 9–7 record from 2002 and defend its AFC East title, but the Jets failed to do so and finished with a record of 6–10. The Jets finished with a losing record for the first time since their 1–15 campaign in 1996 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2000.
Offseason Additions Subtractions P Dan Stryzinski (Chiefs) P Matt Turk (Dolphins) K Doug Brien (Vikings) WR Laveranues Coles (Redskins) WR Kevin Lockett (Jaguars) FB Richie Anderson (Cowboys) G Randy Thomas (Redskins) K John Hall (Redskins) S Nick Ferguson (Broncos)
NFL draft
Staff
Roster
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap AB vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 14–30 0–1 Tokyo Dome Recap 1 August 10 Cincinnati Bengals W 28–13 1–1 Giants Stadium Recap 2 New Orleans Saints L 17–22 1–2 Giants Stadium Recap 3 at New York Giants W 15–14 2–2 Giants Stadium Recap 4 at Philadelphia Eagles W 17–9 3–2 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
Regular season During the 2003 regular season the Jets’ non-divisional, conference opponents were primarily from the AFC South, although they also played the Pittsburgh Steelers from the AFC North, and the Oakland Raiders from the AFC West. Their non-conference opponents were from the NFC East.
Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 4 at Washington Redskins L 13–16 0–1 FedExField Recap 2 September 14 Miami Dolphins L 10–21 0–2 Giants Stadium Recap 3 September 21 at New England Patriots L 16–23 0–3 Gillette Stadium Recap 4 September 28 Dallas Cowboys L 6–17 0–4 Giants Stadium Recap 5 Bye 6 October 12 Buffalo Bills W 30–3 1–4 Giants Stadium Recap 7 October 19 at Houston Texans W 19–14 2–4 Reliant Stadium Recap 8 October 26 at Philadelphia Eagles L 17–24 2–5 Lincoln Financial Field Recap 9 November 2 New York Giants L 28–31 2–6 Giants Stadium Recap 10 November 9 at Oakland Raiders W 27–24 3–6 Network Associates Coliseum Recap 11 November 16 at Indianapolis Colts L 31–38 3–7 RCA Dome Recap 12 November 23 Jacksonville Jaguars W 13–10 4–7 Giants Stadium Recap 13 Tennessee Titans W 24–17 5–7 Giants Stadium Recap 14 December 7 at Buffalo Bills L 6–17 5–8 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 15 December 14 Pittsburgh Steelers W 6–0 6–8 Giants Stadium Recap 16 New England Patriots L 16–21 6–9 Giants Stadium Recap 17 December 28 at Miami Dolphins L 21–23 6–10 Pro Player Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Standings
External links 2003 team stats