1971 New York Jets season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1971-09-19 | at Baltimore Colts | L 22–0 | Memorial Stadium | 56458 |
| 2 | 1971-09-27 | at St. Louis Cardinals | L 17–10 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 50358 |
| 3 | 1971-10-03 | at Miami Dolphins | W 14–10 | Miami Orange Bowl | 70670 |
| 4 | 1971-10-10 | at New England Patriots | L 20–0 | Schafer Stadium | 61357 |
| 5 | 1971-10-17 | Buffalo Bills | W 28–17 | Shea Stadium | 61948 |
| 6 | 1971-10-24 | Miami Dolphins | L 30–14 | Shea Stadium | 62130 |
| 7 | 1971-10-31 | at San Diego Chargers | L 49–21 | San Diego Stadium | 44786 |
| 8 | 1971-11-07 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 13–10 | Shea Stadium | 62812 |
| 9 | 1971-11-14 | Baltimore Colts | L 14–13 | Shea Stadium | 63947 |