January 2

Events

• 1965: The day after the Orange Bowl, Joe Namath signs a contract with the Jets for a reported $427,000.
• 1983: Freeman McNeil becomes the first Jet to lead the NFL in rushing as he finishes with 786 yards on 151 carries (5.2 avg). The Jets finish the strike shortened 1982 season with a 6-3 record.

Games

• 1983: New York Jets 13, Kansas City Chiefs 37.
• 1994: New York Jets 0, Houston Oilers 24.
• 2000: Seattle Seahawks 9, New York Jets 19.
• 2005: New York Jets 29, St. Louis Cardinals 32. (OT)

Birthdays

• Troy Stark, 1973.
• Doug Jolley, 1979.