1976 New York Jets season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 12, 1976 | Cleveland Browns | L 38–17 | Cleveland Stadium | 67496 |
| 2 | Sept. 19, 1976 | Denver Broncos | L 46–3 | Mile High Stadium | 62669 |
| 3 | Sept. 29, 1976 | Miami Dolphins | L 16–0 | Miami Orange Bowl | 49754 |
| 4 | Oct. 3, 1976 | San Francisco 49ers | L 17–6 | Candlestick Park | 42961 |
| 5 | Oct. 10, 1976 | Buffalo Bills | W 17–14 | Shea Stadium | 59110 |
| 6 | Oct. 18, 1976 | New England Patriots | L 41–7 | Schafer Stadium | 50883 |
| 7 | Oct. 24, 1976 | Baltimore Colts | L 20–0 | Shea Stadium | 59576 |
| 8 | Oct. 31, 1976 | Buffalo Bills | W 19–14 | Rich Stadium | 41285 |