The Seattle Seahawks are officially back on top of the football world, taking down the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. And while the win itself was a statement for the franchise, it also marked a full-circle moment for a few familiar faces. Three former New York Jets - quarterback Sam Darnold and defensive lineman Leonard Williams among them - earned their rings on football’s biggest stage, a twist of fate that didn’t go unnoticed by fans in Florham Park.
As the confetti settles, the NFL’s attention quickly pivots to the 2026 season - and for the Jets, the road ahead is steep.
Jets Open as Longest Shot for Super Bowl LXI
DraftKings has already released its early odds for Super Bowl LXI, and the Jets find themselves in a familiar - and unenviable - position. Sitting at +25,000, New York holds the longest odds in the league.
That’s 32nd out of 32 teams. Bottom of the barrel.
And frankly, no one’s surprised.
The Jets are coming off a grueling 3-14 campaign in 2025, Aaron Glenn’s first year at the helm. It was a season marked by inconsistency, injuries, and a lack of answers at quarterback. New York tied with the Raiders, Cardinals, and Titans for the league’s worst record, but thanks to tiebreakers, they’ll pick second overall in the upcoming draft - narrowly missing out on the chance to select top quarterback prospect Fernando Mendoza, who’s headed to Las Vegas.
Quarterback Remains the Big Question
That brings us to the elephant in the room: the quarterback situation.
After another year of instability under center, the Jets are once again in the market for a signal-caller. With the No. 2 pick likely not yielding the top QB in the class, New York could turn to the veteran market. Names like Kirk Cousins, Carson Wentz, and Jacoby Brissett have already been floated as potential stopgaps - none of them long-term answers, but perhaps capable of bringing some stability to a team desperate for it.
Aaron Glenn will also have a new-look coaching staff in Year 2. Frank Reich is set to take over as offensive coordinator, bringing a wealth of experience and a reputation for quarterback development. On the defensive side, Brian Duker steps in to run the unit - a fresh voice for a group that showed flashes but lacked consistency last season.
Climbing Out of the Cellar
Even with the changes, oddsmakers aren’t buying a quick turnaround. The Jets’ +18,000 odds place them in a tie with the Raiders for the second-worst mark in the league, just ahead of the Dolphins and Cardinals. It’s a clear reflection of where the franchise currently stands - a team in transition, still searching for a direction, and a long way from contention.
To shift that narrative, the Jets will need to hit on multiple fronts: draft wisely, find a quarterback who can manage (or elevate) the offense, and get buy-in from a locker room that’s endured years of frustration. It’s not impossible - the NFL is built for quick turnarounds - but it’s going to take a clear vision and a little bit of luck.
Super Bowl LXI Odds Snapshot
At the top of the odds board, the reigning champion Seahawks are tied with the Rams at +950, followed closely by the Bills (+1100), Eagles (+1300), and Patriots (+1300). The Chiefs, despite their recent playoff exit, still sit at +1500 - a reminder that as long as Patrick Mahomes is under center, Kansas City remains in the conversation.
Here’s a look at where every team stands in the early Super Bowl LXI odds, courtesy of DraftKings:
- Seattle Seahawks: +950
- Los Angeles Rams: +950
- Buffalo Bills: +1100
- Philadelphia Eagles: +1300
- New England Patriots: +1300
- Baltimore Ravens: +1300
- Los Angeles Chargers: +1400
- Green Bay Packers: +1400
- Detroit Lions: +1400
- Kansas City Chiefs: +1500
- San Francisco 49ers: +1700
- Houston Texans: +1900
- Denver Broncos: +1900
- Jacksonville Jaguars: +2000
- Chicago Bears: +2500
- Cincinnati Bengals: +2800
- Dallas Cowboys: +3500
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +4000
- Washington Commanders: +6000
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +6000
- Minnesota Vikings: +6000
- Indianapolis Colts: +6000
- New York Giants: +7000
- Atlanta Falcons: +8000
- Tennessee Titans: +10000
- New Orleans Saints: +10000
- Carolina Panthers: +10000
- Cleveland Browns: +15000
- New York Jets: +18000
- Las Vegas Raiders: +18000
- Miami Dolphins: +20000
- Arizona Cardinals: +20000
There’s a long offseason ahead, and plenty can change between now and Week 1. But for the Jets, the message is clear: the climb out of the NFL’s basement starts now.