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It’s widely known that the New York Jets haven’t made the playoffs in 14 seasons, the longest drought among the four North American professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL).
However, that doesn’t mean they haven’t played in meaningful or on special occasions since 2010.
That includes Thanksgiving Day, where the Jets have appeared numerous times throughout their history.
How have the Jets fared on Thanksgiving? What other holidays have they played on, and how did they do?
Here’s the Jets record on Thanksgiving and other holidays dating back to their last postseason berth 15 years ago:
NY Jets record on Thanksgiving
Throughout their history, the Jets have played eight times on Thanksgiving Day. They have a 4-4 record, winning their first three games in the early 1960s when they were known as the Titans of New York affiliated with the American Football League (AFL) from 1960-62.
NY Jets holiday games and results since 2010
Here’s a list of the most recent holidays the Jets have played on since their last playoff appearance in 2010:
Halloween 2024: Jets vs Texans
Oct. 31: Jets 21, Texans 13
Christmas Eve 2023: Jets vs Commanders
Dec. 24: Jets 30, Commanders 28
Black Friday 2023: Jets vs Dolphins
Nov. 24: Dolphins 34, Jets 13
New Year’s Day 2022: Jets vs Seahawks
Jan. 1: Seahawks 23, Jets 6
Halloween 2021: Jets vs Bengals
Oct. 31: Jets 34, Bengals 31
Christmas Eve 2017: Jets vs Chargers
(Dec. 24): Chargers 14, Jets 7
New Year’s Eve 2017: Jets vs Patriots
Dec. 31: Patriots 26, Jets 6
Christmas Eve 2016: Jets vs Patriots
Dec. 24: Patriots 41, Jets 3
New Year’s Day 2016: Jets vs Bills
Jan. 1: Jets 30, Bills 10
Thanksgiving Day 2012: Jets vs Patriots
Nov. 22: Patriots 49, Jets 19
Christmas Eve 2011: Jets vs Giants
Dec. 24: Giants 29, Jets 14
New Year’s Day 2011: Jets vs Dolphins
Jan. 1: Dolphins 19, Jets 17
Halloween 2010: Jets vs Packers
Oct. 31: Packers 9, Jets 0