New York Jets Extend Playoff Drought to 14 Seasons

The New York Jets' disappointing 2024 season continued with a 32-26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins, marking their elimination from playoff contention for the 14th consecutive year, the longest active streak in North America's major sports leagues. This season, the Jets have compiled a 3-10 record and have lost a franchise-worst five games in which they held leads in the fourth quarter. Players like Garrett Wilson and Alijah Vera-Tucker expressed frustration over the recurring theme of late-game collapses. The defeat also prompted a wave of criticism from fans on social media, targeting both the team's performance and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Meanwhile, the Jets' struggles are reflective of a long history of disappointing seasons, with comparisons being drawn to past failures such as the 1994 and 2011 campaigns. Looking ahead, the Jets will face four remaining games, but the focus remains on breaking their cycle of losses.