1989 New York Jets Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 4-12
Finishing 5th in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Joe Walton (4-12)
Location: New York, New York
1989 New York Jets Roster
1989 New York Jets Results

The New York Jets of the National Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, finishing fifth in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference.

New York stumbled, scoring only 253 points, while the leaky defense allowed 411. Ken O'Brien directed the offense, throwing for 3,346 yards. Al Toon topped pass catchers, hauling in 63 balls, while Jo-Jo Townsell added 787 receiving yards.

Johnny Hector rushed for a team-leading 702 yards for the Jets.

Erik McMillan intercepted 6 opponent throws. Dennis Byrd dropped opposing passers 7 times.

Joe Walton coached the team.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Sacked Yds Lost Rating
Ken O'Brien47728860.433467.0122.5183.8575039174.3
Tony Eason362261.12557.112.825.66374268.6
Pat Ryan301550.01535.113.3310.02522636.5
Kyle Mackey251144.01255.000.014.02231842.9
Mark Malone22100.0136.500.000.0110093.8
Totals57033859.338926.8142.5244.263 62477

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Johnny Hector1777024.024 3
Roger Vick1124343.939 5
Freeman McNeil803524.419 2
A.B. Brown12635.217 0
Ken O'Brien9182.00
Joe Prokop11717.017 1
Phil Epps11414.014 0
Michael Harper133.00
Kyle Mackey231.50
Mark Malone100.00
Tony Eason100.00
Pat Ryan1-1-1.0-1 0
Chris Burkett1-4-4.0-4 0
Jeff Lageman1-5-5.0-5 0
Totals40015964.039 11

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Al Toon6369311.037 2
Jo-Jo Townsell4578717.563 5
Johnny Hector383308.732 2
Roger Vick342417.121 2
Freeman McNeil3131010.025 1
Mickey Shuler2932211.122 0
Keith Neubert2830210.835 1
Chris Burkett2127813.230 1
Billy Griggs911212.423 0
Greg Werner811514.436 0
Phil Epps810813.521 0
Wesley Walker88911.131 0
Michael Harper712718.148 0
A.B. Brown4102.50
Chris Dressel35518.343 0
K.D. Dunn2136.50
Totals338389211.563 14

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Pat Leahy302996.7211466.771
Totals302996.7211466.771

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Joe Prokop87342639.476
Totals87342639.476

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Jo-Jo Townsell332999.130 0
Totals332999.130 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Jo-Jo Townsell3465319.269 0
Bobby Humphery2441417.252 0
Phil Epps915417.143 0
Titus Dixon46716.821 0
Marvin Washington11111.011 0
Gerald Nichols294.50
Dennis Byrd111.00
Totals75130917.569 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Erik McMillan618030.092 1
James Hasty56212.434 1
John Booty11313.013 0
Scott Mersereau144.00
Alex Gordon122.00
Kerry Glenn100.00
Totals1526117.492 2

Sacks:


Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Pat Leahy000000001429071
Roger Vick5200000000042
Jo-Jo Townsell0500000000030
Johnny Hector3200000000030
Erik McMillan0000012000018
Freeman McNeil2100000000018
Al Toon0200000000012
James Hasty000001000006
George Radachowsky000000010006
Keith Neubert010000000006
Chris Burkett010000000006
Joe Prokop100000000006
Totals11140002211429000251


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