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The playoff drought: the New York Jets story
Franchise era
2011—present
The playoff drought
New York Jets
The story in one sentence
New York continued producing excellent defenders but cycled through quarterbacks and coaches during the league's longest active postseason absence.
Defensive talent waits for quarterback stability
Muhammad Wilkerson, Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2011
What came before
Ryan's pressure defense and an elite offensive line won four road playoff games in two seasons, twice finishing one win from the Super Bowl.
2011—present
The playoff drought
New York continued producing excellent defenders but cycled through quarterbacks and coaches during the league's longest active postseason absence.
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core