The New York Jets close out the 2025 preseason tonight against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles under the lights at MetLife Stadium.
New York enters the finale coming off a 31-12 loss to the crosstown rival Giants, while Philadelphia fell 22-13 to the Cleveland Browns after resting their starters and most of their high-caliber depth pieces. The Jets, by contrast, played every available starter for the first few series during the loss.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Gang Green’s preseason finale.
- When: Friday, August 21, scheduled for 7:30 pm EST
- Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- How to watch locally: WCBS (New York Market)
- How to stream the game locally: NewYorkJets.com or the Official Jets App
- How to stream the game nationally: NFL+
- How to listen locally: Q104.3 FM
- How to listen nationally: SiriusXM Channel 88
Biggest Questions
Which starters will play?
After starters kicked off the Jets’ first two preseason games, head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters during the week that certain but not all starters will take the field against Philadelphia.
“Some starters won’t play in this game. I won’t get into the who’s or whatnot, but a good number of starters won’t play. It gives us a chance for us to look at some of the other young guys and give them plenty of playing time so we can evaluate them,” said Glenn.
It remains unclear which starters will play, and the Jets are not expected to reveal those decisions until kickoff.
How will the defense play?
After surrendering 31 points to the Giants last week, the Jets’ defense will look to rebound Friday against an Eagles team expected to rest quarterback Jalen Hurts and backup Tanner McKee.
The matchup offers New York’s defense a prime opprtunity to build momentum before the regular season.
