Vinny Testaverde vs Buffalo Bills
Testaverde's steady arm led the Jets to their first division title since the merger.
Vinny Testaverde threw for 3,256 yards, 29 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions in 421 pass attempts (1.7%) for the 1998 New York Jets.
Quick Facts
- Team affiliation
- New York Jets (Testaverde) vs. Buffalo Bills
- Key context
- AFC East Divisional Battles
- Opposing force
- The Bills' Dominant Defense and Bill Parcells Era Jets
- Status
- Historical Rivalry Chapter
Lore & Background
Testaverde was signed as a veteran backup to Glenn Foley in the offseason, but eventually succeeded Foley as the starter and led the Jets to their division title.
Reader's Guide
The 1998 Jets finished 12–4, which was the best record in Jets history at the time, and won their first division title since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
Did You Know?
- Testaverde's 1.7% interception rate was the lowest in the NFL that season.
- The 1998 Jets are one of only two teams in NFL history to win seven games against teams that would go on to make the playoffs.
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