AFC East

New York Jets Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

73
Average
OFF
68
DEF
82

#25 in the NFL

2-3 · Average

Who is the starting QB for the Jets?

Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for the New York Jets as of October 15, 2026. Cade Klubnik is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
7
Geno SmithStarter
2
10
Cade Klubnik
RB
84
Breece HallStarterDoubtful
2
75
Braelon Allen
3
57
Isaiah Davis
4
3
Kene Nwangwu
5
40
Chip TrayanumInjured Reserve
WR1
5
Garrett WilsonStarter
2
18
Isaiah Williams
3
82
Arian SmithInjured Reserve
WR2
15
Adonai MitchellStarterDoubtful
2
84
Malik McClain
WR3
17
Tim PatrickStarter
2
83
Omar Cooper Jr.Injured Reserve
TE
16
Kenyon SadiqStarterQuestionable
2
85
Mason Taylor
3
89
Jeremy Ruckert
4
86
Jelani Woods
5
47
Andrew Beck
LT
74
Olu FashanuStarter
2
61
Max Mitchell
LG
64
Dylan ParhamStarterDoubtful
2
67
Jordan Meredith
3
72
Anez CooperInjured Reserve
C
71
Josh MyersStarter
2
67
Jordan Meredith
RG
66
Joe TippmannStarter
2
60
Kohl Levao
RT
70
Armand MembouStarter
2
79
Chukwuma Okorafor

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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New York Jets Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at New England Patriots

Sun, Oct 18 · 01:00 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
18.6
Yards/G
310.8
Pass Yds/G
216.8
Rush Yds/G
94.0
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
35.82%
Total TD
10
Sacks
17
TFL
29
INT
1
WHY #25 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 62 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 62 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 2-3 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 6.6 wins (likely 5-9)

Record so far 2-3, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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New York Jets Starting Quarterback

New York Jets starting lineup

Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for the New York Jets as of October 15, 2026. Cade Klubnik is listed second.

Also projected for the Jets: Breece Hall at running back, Garrett Wilson at wide receiver and Kenyon Sadiq at tight end.

The full New York Jets two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Geno Smith · QBBreece Hall · RBGarrett Wilson · WRKenyon Sadiq · TE

New York Jets Injury Report

18 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Jets' starting quarterback?
Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for the New York Jets as of October 15, 2026. Cade Klubnik is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Jets?
Breece Hall is the projected starter at running back for the Jets, with Braelon Allen listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Jets?
Garrett Wilson is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Jets, with Isaiah Williams listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Jets?
Kenyon Sadiq is the projected starter at tight end for the Jets, with Mason Taylor listed second.
When does New York Jets play next?
Next: at New England Patriots, Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 PM ET.
When was the New York Jets depth chart last updated?
The New York Jets depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Jets Roster

Every player on the New York Jets depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Garrett Wilson, Isaiah Williams, Arian Smith

Wide Receiver: Adonai Mitchell, Malik McClain

Wide Receiver: Tim Patrick, Omar Cooper Jr.

Left Tackle: Olu Fashanu, Max Mitchell

Left Guard: Dylan Parham, Jordan Meredith, Anez Cooper

Center: Josh Myers, Jordan Meredith

Right Guard: Joe Tippmann, Kohl Levao

Right Tackle: Armand Membou, Chukwuma Okorafor

Quarterback: Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik

Tight End: Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, Andrew Beck

Running Back: Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu, Chip Trayanum

Defense

Left Defensive End: David Bailey, Joseph Ossai, Tyler Baron, Kingsley Jonathan

Left Defensive Tackle: T'Vondre Sweat, Darrell Jackson Jr., Jack Heflin

Right Defensive Tackle: Harrison Phillips, Jowon Briggs, David Onyemata

Right Defensive End: Kingsley Enagbare, Will McDonald IV, Nate Lynn, Braiden McGregor

Weakside Linebacker: Demario Davis, Marcelino McCrary-Ball

Middle Linebacker: Jamien Sherwood

Strongside Linebacker: Kiko Mauigoa, Trevin Wallace

Left Cornerback: Azareye'h Thomas, Nahshon Wright

Strong Safety: Dane Belton, Malachi Moore, Andre Cisco

Free Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Andre Cisco, VJ Payne

Right Cornerback: Brandon Stephens, Qwan'tez Stiggers, Tre Brown

Nickel Back: Jarvis Brownlee Jr., D'Angelo Ponds

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Jason Sanders

Punter: Austin McNamara

Holder: Austin McNamara

Punt Returner: Isaiah Williams

Kick Returner: Kene Nwangwu, Isaiah Williams, Isaiah Davis, Arian Smith

Long Snapper: Thomas Hennessy