The full 2026 NFL schedule was released Thursday . Here is how the Jets schedule shapes up:

Three toughest games

Week 4: at Bears

This is likely the Jets’ last trip to Soldier Field as the Bears look to move into a new stadium. The Jets are 2-4 all-time there. The bigger issue than the stadium is the team the Jets have to face. Caleb Williams and Co. will be a test for the Jets defense. Bears coach Ben Johnson and Jets coach Aaron Glenn were coordinators together with the Lions, adding a little spice to this matchup.

Week 6: at Patriots

The Patriots returned to the top of the division last season and the Jets returned to looking up at them in the standings. Geno Smith pulled off a memorable upset against the Patriots as a rookie. Can he do it again in his second stint with the Jets?

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter when the New York Giants played the New England Patriots Sunday, December 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.…