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1968 AFL Championship

The Jets' first postseason win: a 27-23 AFL title victory over the Raiders.

In the franchise's first-ever postseason game, the Jets defeated the defending AFL champion Oakland Raiders 27-23 at Shea Stadium to claim the AFL title and advance to Super Bowl III. Joe Namath threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Don Maynard midway through the fourth quarter.

Quick Facts

Score: 27–23

Lore & Background

The 1968 AFL Championship Game is the only league or conference championship game the Jets have ever hosted, the only one they have won, and their only postseason win at Shea Stadium.

Reader's Guide

The Jets won 27-23. The Raiders scored a touchdown to make it 27-23, not 27-26, and then attempted an onside kick.

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