New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey have gone about their business this offseason with a clear directive - they are looking long term.

The 2025 schedule has been released the New York Jets will open the season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets will face a tough stretch to open the season as they have games against playoff teams their first three weeks of the year before heading to Miami for their first prime

It's a rivalry game between two coaches who know each other well and have exceeded expectations throughout their careers. But it's reasonable to think this game may fail to live up to the hype of being 2025's first Monday Night Football broadcast.

If the New York Jets can capitalize on a few key stretches in their schedule, they could find themselves in playoff talks.

The New York Jets logo is seen on their helmets during an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Penn. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) AP The NFL released its 2025 regular-season schedule on Wednesday, including the New York Jets ’ 17-game slate.