The most points scored by the New York Jets in a game is 62 points. They beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 62-28 in 1985.
Highest-Scoring Jets Games
1. Jets 62, Buccaneers 28 – 1985
Ken O’Brien threw for 367 yards and five touchdowns, with other members of the New York offense stepping up like Johnny Hector (two rushing touchdowns), Al Toon (133 receiving yards and a touchdown), and Mickey Shuler (three receiving touchdowns).
2. Jets 56, Cardinals 35 – 2008
Brett Favre was dominant through the air, ending with 289 passing yards and six touchdowns, with Laveranues Coles catching three of them (105 receiving yards).Â
New York also outscored Arizona 34-0 in the second quarter.
3. Jets 52, Oilers 13 – 1966
The quarterback-receiver duo of Joe Namath (283 passing yards and five touchdowns) and Don Maynard (156 receiving yards and two touchdowns) were exceptional in this 39-point victory at Shea Stadium.
4. Jets 51, Dolphins 45 – 1986
Ken O’Brien posted 479 passing yards and four touchdowns, with Wesley Walker catching all four scores (along with 194 receiving yards), including the 43-yard pass in overtime to seal the New York win.
5. Jets 48, Lions 17 – 2018
In a Monday Night Football clash, the Jets picked off Matthew Stafford four times, and Isaiah Crowell rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns.
5. Jets 48, Bills 28 – 2012
Buffalo had more yards than New York (390 to 384), but Mark Sanchez threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns in this home victory.
5. Jets 48, Panthers 21 – 1998
Curtis Martin rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Wayne Chrebet ended with 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
5. Jets 48, Patriots 14 – 1968
The Boston Patriots failed to score until the fourth quarter in a game where the Jets finished with six rushing touchdowns, with three from Billy Joe.
9. Jets 47, Rams 3 – 2008
Thomas Jones rushed for 149 yards and three scores in this 44-point home win.
9. Jets 47, Patriots 31 – 1968
Joe Namath threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns in this 16-point win at Legion Field.
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