1976 New York Jets schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 3-11-0 | 0-0 | 3530 | 1606 | 1924 | 53 | 220 | 4916 | 2324 | 2592 | 32 | 277 |
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The New York Jets' seventeenth season was in 1976, playing their home games at Shea Stadium. During the offseason they hired Lou Holtz to lead the team. Holtz had never previously coached in the NFL in any capacity before the 1976 season. He resigned from the Jets on Sunday, December 12, 1976. They finished the season 3-11-0, 2-5-0 at home and 1-6-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | Cleveland Browns | 17-38 | |
| Week 2 | @ | Denver Broncos | 3-46 | |
| Week 3 | @ | Miami Dolphins | 0-16 | |
| Week 4 | @ | San Francisco 49ers | 6-17 | |
| Week 5 | Buffalo Bills | 17-14 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | New England Patriots | 7-41 | |
| Week 7 | Baltimore Colts | 0-20 | ||
| Week 8 | @ | Buffalo Bills | 19-14 | |
| Week 9 | Miami Dolphins | 7-27 | ||
| Week 10 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34-0 | ||
| Week 11 | New England Patriots | 24-38 | ||
| Week 12 | @ | Baltimore Colts | 16-33 | |
| Week 13 | Washington Redskins | 16-37 | ||
| Week 14 | Cincinnati Bengals | 3-42 |
1976 New York Jets Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Lou Holtz Interim Head Coach: Mike Holovak Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Linebackers Coach: Joe Gardi