Biggest comeback wins in New York Jets history

Comeback wins are among the most thrilling moments in sports — the lead slowly shrinks, momentum swings, and a game that once seemed lost turns into an unforgettable victory. Over the years, the New York Jets have delivered dramatic turnaround victories, reminding fans that no game is truly over until the final whistle.

Using data from Pro-Football-Reference.com, Stacker compiled a list of the biggest comeback wins in New York Jets history. Games were ranked according to the largest point deficit by the winning team. Ties were broken using the most recent game date.

Keep reading to see the 10 biggest comeback wins in New York Jets history.

#10. New York Jets vs San Francisco 49ers
- Date: Oct 17, 2004
- Final score: 22-14
- Largest deficit: 14

#9. New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Sep 11, 2011
- Final score: 27-24
- Largest deficit: 14

#8. New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers
- Date: Dec 11, 2016
- Final score: 23-17
- Largest deficit: 14

#7. New York Jets vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Date: Dec 3, 2017
- Final score: 38-31
- Largest deficit: 14

#6. New York Jets vs Seattle Seahawks
- Date: Dec 6, 1998
- Final score: 32-31
- Largest deficit: 15

#5. New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Oct 26, 2025
- Final score: 39-38
- Largest deficit: 15

#4. New York Jets @ Denver Broncos
- Date: Sep 24, 1967
- Final score: 38-24
- Largest deficit: 17

#3. New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Date: Oct 14, 2001
- Final score: 21-17
- Largest deficit: 17

#2. New York Jets @ Denver Broncos
- Date: Nov 5, 1978
- Final score: 31-28
- Largest deficit: 21

#1. New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Date: Oct 23, 2000
- Final score: 40-37
- Largest deficit: 23