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1982 New York Jets season
1982 season of NFL team New York Jets
1982 season of NFL team New York Jets
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New York Jets |
| year | 1982 |
| record | 6–3 |
| division_place | 6th AFC |
| coach | Walt Michaels |
| owner | Leon Hess |
| stadium | Shea Stadium |
| playoffs | **Won [Wild card playoffs](1982-83-nfl-playoffs)** |
| (at [Bengals](1982-cincinnati-bengals-season)) 44–17 | |
| **Won [Divisional Playoffs](1982-83-nfl-playoffs)** | |
| (at [Raiders](1982-los-angeles-raiders-season)) 17–14 | |
| Lost [AFC Championship](1982-83-nfl-playoffs) | |
| (at [Dolphins](1982-miami-dolphins-season)) 0–14 | |
| pro_bowlers | C Joe Fields |
| T Marvin Powell | |
| WR Wesley Walker | |
| RB Freeman McNeil | |
| DE Mark Gastineau | |
| shortnavlink | Jets seasons |
(at Bengals) 44–17 Won Divisional Playoffs (at Raiders) 17–14 Lost AFC Championship (at Dolphins) 0–14 T Marvin Powell WR Wesley Walker RB Freeman McNeil DE Mark Gastineau The 1982 New York Jets season was the 23rd season for the franchise and its 13th in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 10–5–1 record from 1981 and return to the playoffs under head coach Walt Michaels. The season was marred by an eight-week players’ strike, cancelling eight scheduled games (one game was made up at the end of the season), and eliminating divisional play for the season; the top eight teams from each conference advanced to the playoffs. The Jets finished the season with a record of 6–3 and sixth place in the American Football Conference. They defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 44–17 and Los Angeles Raiders 17–14 in the first two rounds of the playoffs to advance to their first AFC Championship Game. There, they fell to their division rivals, the Miami Dolphins, 14–0.
Offseason
Draft
Main article: 1982 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Player | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Position | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan DeLia | Defensive back | [Boston University](1981-boston-university-terriers-football-team) |
Roster
Schedule
Regular season
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| week | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Date | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Opponent | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Result | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Record | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Venue | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Attendance | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | September 26 | at **[Baltimore Colts](1982-baltimore-colts-season)** | Memorial Stadium | Cancelled due to [1982 NFL players strike](1982-nfl-players-strike) | — | 4 | October 3 | [Houston Oilers](1982-houston-oilers-season) | Shea Stadium | — | 5 | October 10 | [Denver Broncos](1982-denver-broncos-season) | Shea Stadium | — | 6 | October 18 | **[Buffalo Bills](1982-buffalo-bills-season)** | Shea Stadium | — | 7 | — | 8 | October 31 | **[New England Patriots](1982-new-england-patriots-season)** | Shea Stadium | Cancelled due to 1982 NFL players strike | — | 9 | November 7 | at **[Buffalo Bills](1982-buffalo-bills-season)** | Rich Stadium | — | 10 | November 14 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1982-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 3 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 17 |
| September 12 | **[Miami Dolphins](1982-miami-dolphins-season)** | **L** 28–45 | 0–1 | Shea Stadium | 53,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 19 | at **[New England Patriots](1982-new-england-patriots-season)** | **W** 31–7 | 1–1 | Schaefer Stadium | 53,515 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 24 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1982-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | Arrowhead Stadium | Postponed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 21 | **[Baltimore Colts](1982-baltimore-colts-season)** | **W** 37–0 | 2–1 | Shea Stadium | 46,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | [Green Bay Packers](1982-green-bay-packers-season) | **W** 15–13 | 3–1 | Shea Stadium | 53,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Detroit Lions](1982-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 28–13 | 4–1 | Pontiac Silverdome | 79,361 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 12 | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1982-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 32–17 | 5–1 | Shea Stadium | 28,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 19 | at **[Miami Dolphins](1982-miami-dolphins-season)** | **L** 19–20 | 5–2 | Miami Orange Bowl | 67,702 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 26 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1982-minnesota-vikings-season) | **W** 42–14 | 6–2 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 58,672 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2, 1983 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1982-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **L** 13–37 | 6–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | 11,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Season summary
Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins
;Dolphins
- David Woodley 14/22, 98 Yds, INT
- Andra Franklin 29 Rush, 103 Yds, 2 TD
- Jimmy Cefalo 2 Rec, 25 Yds ;Jets
- Richard Todd 18/30, 233 Yds, 3 TD, 3 INT
- Freeman McNeil 13 Rush, 116 Yds
- Jerome Barkum 4 Rec, 71 Yds, TD
Week 2: at New England Patriots
;Jets
- Richard Todd 17/27, 165 Yds, TD
- Freeman McNeil 19 Rush, 106 Yds, TD
- Wesley Walker 6 Rec, 64 Yds, TD ;Patriots
- Matt Cavanaugh 6/17, 64 Yds, 3 INT
- Tony Collins 13 Rush, 41 Yds
- Robert Weathers 3 Rec, 24 Yds
Week 3: vs. Baltimore Colts
;Colts
- Mike Pagel 17/34, 230 Yds, 2 INT
- Zachary Dixon 10 Rush, 37 Yds
- Tim Sherwin 5 Rec, 92 Yds ;Jets
- Richard Todd 17/27, 165 Yds, TD
- Freeman McNeil 19 Rush, 106 Yds, TD
- Wesley Walker 6 Rec, 64 Yds, TD
Week 4: vs Green Bay Packers
;Packers
- Lyn Dickey 19/30, 225 Yds, 2 TD
- Eddie Lee Ivery 9 Rush, 29 Yds
- Phil Epps 3 Rec, 64 Yds, 2 TD ;Jets
- Richard Todd 20/36, 240 Yds, TD, INT
- Freeman McNeil 16 Rush, 85 Yds, TD
- Lam Jones 4 Rec, 56 Yds, TD
Week 5: at Detroit Lions
;Jets
- Richard Todd 23/32, 384 Yds, 3 TD, INT
- Freeman McNeil 16 Rush, 49 Yds
- Wesley Walker 5 Rec, 164 Yds, 3 TD ;Lions
- Gary Danielson 14/37, 222 Yds, TD, 3 INT
- Billy Sims 12 Rush, 43 Yds
- Billy Sims 6 Rec, 85 Yds
Week 6: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
;Buccaneers
- Doug Williams 18/38, 204 Yds, TD, 2 INT
- Doug Williams 3 Rush, 19 Yds
- James Wilder Sr. 11 Rec, 116 Yds, TD ;Jets
- Richard Todd 23/32, 384 Yds, TD, INT
- Freeman McNeil 14 Rush, 53 Yds, 2 TD
- Wesley Walker 4 Rec, 54 Yds
Week 7: at Miami Dolphins
Week 8: at Minnesota Vikings
;Jets
- Richard Todd 15/22, 236 Yds, TD
- Freeman McNeil 18 Rush, 82 Yds, 2 TD
- Mickey Shuler 3 Rec, 80 Yds, TD ;Vikings
- Tommy Kramer 32/56, 328 Yds, TD, 3 INT
- Ted Brown 15 Rush, 57 Yds
- Joe Senser 10 Rec, 115 Yds
Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs
;Jets
- Richard Todd 14/29, 109 Yds, INT
- Freeman McNeil 12 Rush, 83 Yds
- Wesley Walker 4 Rec, 56 Yds ;Chiefs
- Bill Kenney 18/27, 223 Yds, 3 TD, INT
- James Hadnot 10 Rush, 58 Yds
- Carlos Carson 4 Rec, 95 Yds, TD
Postseason
Main article: 1982–83 NFL playoffs
| New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Round | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Date | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Opponent (seed) | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Result | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Record | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Venue | New York Jets | year=1982 | border=2}}" | Recap | Wild Card | Divisional | AFC Championship Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9 | at [Cincinnati Bengals](1982-cincinnati-bengals-season) (3) | **W** 44–17 | 1–0 | Riverfront Stadium | 57,560 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Los Angeles Raiders](1982-los-angeles-raiders-season) (1) | **W** 17–14 | 2–0 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 90,038 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 23 | at [Miami Dolphins](1982-miami-dolphins-season) (2) | **L** 0–14 | 2–1 | Miami Orange Bowl | 67,396 |
Wild card: at Cincinnati Bengals
;Jets
- Richard Todd 20/28, 269 Yds, TD, INT
- Freeman McNeil 21 Rush, 202 Yds, TD
- Wesley Walker 8 Rec, 145 Yds, TD ;Bengals
- Ken Anderson 26/35, 354 Yds, 2 TD, 3 INT
- Pete Johnson 9 Rush, 26 Yds
- Cris Collinsworth 7 Rec, 103 Yds
Divisional: at Los Angeles Raiders
;Jets
- Richard Todd 15/24, 277 Yds, TD, 2 INT
- Freeman McNeil 23 Rush, 101 Yds
- Wesley Walker 7 Rec, 169 Yds, TD ;Raiders
- Jim Plunkett 21/33, 266 Yds, TD, 3 INT
- Marcus Allen 16 Rush, 36 Yds
- Malcom Barnwell 2 Rec, 82 Yds, TD
AFC Championship: at Miami Dolphins
;Jets
- Richard Todd 15/37, 103 Yds, 5 INT
- Freeman McNeil 17 Rush, 46 Yds
- Lam Jones 3 Rec, 35 Yds ;Dolphins
- David Woodley 9/21, 87 Yds, 3 INT
- David Woodley 8 Rush, 46 Yds
- Tommy Vigorito 3 Rec, 29 Yds The "Mud Bowl", in which the Jets were angered by the condition of the Orange Bowl’s grass field, which was not covered and was inundated with a huge amount of rainfall from a series of storms that swept through South Florida the week preceding the game (it was still overcast on the Sunday of the game but only had a minor drizzle). Don Shula responded by stating that he hadn't checked the weather reports because he was focused on getting the Dolphins ready for the game, and that both teams would face the same conditions in any case. A. J. Duhe intecepted three passes, returning the last for the game-sealing touchdown.
Standings
Awards and honors
- Freeman McNeil, NFL rushing leader
References
References
- "1982 NFL schedule".
- "New York Jets vs New England Patriots".
- "Baltimore Colts vs New York Jets".
- "Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets".
- "New York Jets vs Detroit Lions". The Football Database.
- "Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets".
- "New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings".
- "New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs".
- "1982 AFC Wild Card Game: New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals".
- "Divisional Round — New York Jets at Los Angeles Raiders — January 15th, 1983".
- "1982 AFC Championship Game: New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins".
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