Players Strike
July 19, 1970
NFLPA strikes pro football camps leaving the Jets with only rookies as full training camp was supposed to open.
Strike Ends
August 3, 1970
Veterans report to camp after missing three weeks due to the strike.
First MNF TV Game
September 21, 1970
Jets open up the 1970 season against new AFC rival Cleveland, losing 31-21 in Monday night TV inaugural.
Namath Injured
October 18, 1970
In the first meeting between the Colts and Jets since 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath fractured his right wrist. He completes game but is then sidelined for the year. It becomes the first time Namath ever misses a regular season game because of an injury.
Jets Lose To Giants
November 1, 1970
The Jets and Giants met in the first regular season game between the two intra-city squads. The Giants came back for a 22-10 win before a Shea Stadium record crowd of 63,903.
Jets Upset NFC Teams
November 29, 1970
Behind Al Woodall's quarterbacking and the top AFC defense, Jets upset the powerful Rams and Vikings within a three-week span topping two of the NFC's leading contenders.
