Jets 2025 NFL schedule takeaways: Easiest and toughest games

The full 2025 NFL schedule was released Wednesday. Here is how the Jets schedule shapes up:

Three Toughest Games

Week 8 at Bengals: This should be a good test for the defense of Aaron Glenn and Steve Wilks. Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will stress defensive coaches out. The Bengals defense is not as strong, and maybe the Jets offense will be hitting its stride in late October.

Week 12 at Ravens: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are going to be among the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. This game comes in late November, when we should have a good idea of who the Jets are. Will they surprise people and be playing for something or already looking ahead to the 2026 draft?

Week 18 at Bills: Who wants to go to Buffalo in January? It will be cold and miserable and the Jets may be dreaming of vacation. This is also going to be the final regular-season game in Buffalo’s stadium. So, expect a parade of Bills greats to come out before the game and the crowd to be … well hydrated.