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WATCH: Five best Monday Night Football victories in Jets history

The Jets have had their share of exciting moments under the primetime lights
WATCH: Five best Monday Night Football victories in Jets history
WATCH: Five best Monday Night Football victories in Jets history

With an exciting roster and a new head coach, the Jets will definitely be must-see TV this season. 

The Jets are slated for three night games this season, two of which will be on Monday Night Football: on the road at the Browns (9/16) and at home vs. the Patriots (10/21). 

Throughout the years, the Jets have made many incredible Monday Night Football memories. 

Let's take a look at the five best Monday Night Football victories in Jets history: 

5. Jets 43, Patriots 24 (Sept. 21, 1987)

Ken O'Brien passed for 313 yards while Nuu Faaola rushed for two touchdowns with only four yards amassed. This was the final game prior to the 1987 lockout, which lasted until Oct. 25. 

4. Jets 41, Dolphins 14 (Nov. 1, 2004)

Curtis Martin and LaMont Jordan rushed for 115 yards apiece. This was the first time a Jets duo each cracked the century mark since 1975, according to the New York Daily News. Chad Pennington tossed three touchdowns to push the Jets to a 6-1 record. 

3. Jets 24, Dolphins 6 (Oct. 17, 2011)

Darrelle Revis picked off a Matt Moore pass and returned it for a 100-yard touchdown to give the Jets the lead for good in the first quarter. Revis added another interception in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Jets blanked the Dolphins in the second half as they improved to 3-0 at home. 

2. Jets 24, Patriots 14 (Oct. 19, 1998)

In his first game back in New England, Curtis Martin rushed for 107 yards. Kyle Brady added two touchdown receptions from Vinny Testaverde. Testaverde completed 22 of his 32 passes for 294 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. 

1. Jets 40, Dolphins 37 OT (Oct. 23, 2000)

The Monday Night Miracle is the greatest game in primetime history for the Jets. The teams entered the contest tied atop the AFC East with 5-1 records. The Jets rallied from down 30-7 to force overtime and complete the comeback on a 40-yard field goal by John Hall. Testaverde racked up three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, capped off by the now legendary reception by tackle Jumbo Elliott. 

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