Rex Ryan’s 70‑second voicemail urges Jets fans to turn back the clock for Week 2

A 70‑second voicemail from former coach Rex Ryan told New York Jets season‑ticket holders they were needed for a statement‑making Week 2, acknowledging the opponent’s perceived advantages while urging fans to rally behind the team.

The message, delivered directly to ticket holders and described in the New York Post, opened: “Hey, this is Rex Ryan, the head coach of the New York Jets,” and continued, “I just wanted to let you know how much we need you this week. You know, I’ve already admitted that, hey, the Patriots have a better head coach and they’ve got a better quarterback than us. But we’re going to see who’s got a better team.” Some recipients initially thought the call was a prank because of Ryan’s recognizable voice.

The outreach was timed ahead of the Jets’ Week 2 meeting with the New England Patriots and was targeted at season‑ticket holders, according to the report. The message emphasized a need for fan support and framed the upcoming game as an opportunity to test the team against a division rival that Ryan acknowledged may have an edge on paper at head coach and quarterback.

Ryan served as the Jets’ head coach from 2009 to 2014 and is widely associated with an outspoken, in‑your‑face style that frequently sought to energize the fan base. The voicemail invoked that era’s blunt tone and direct appeal to supporters, a tactic that can stir nostalgia among long‑time followers while aiming to increase turnout and intensity inside the stadium.

The Jets‑Patriots rivalry has long carried heightened significance in the AFC East, and teams often treat early‑season divisional games as tone‑setters. By deploying a familiar voice and message emphasizing collective effort, the outreach sought to frame Week 2 as more than a single game and as a chance for the Jets to make an early statement in the division.

The team and the Patriots have not publicly detailed how the voicemail was produced or coordinated. The New York Post first reported the contents of the call and its distribution to ticket holders. Game‑day outcomes and roster situations will determine whether the message translates into on‑field results and whether the Jets can capitalize on any boost in crowd support.

The Week 2 matchup presents the Jets with an immediate test against a divisional rival. The voicemail represents an unusual, nostalgia‑tinged effort to rally fans ahead of that meeting; whether it influences attendance or atmosphere will be measured when the teams meet on the field.