With a disciplined and focused approach that started with long, hot days in training camp, Mangini made the most of his talent and got the players to believe in his system. The result was the ninth 10-win season in franchise history and their fourth spot in the playoffs in six seasons.

"We experienced a lot of injuries last year and a lot of bad things, but this year we were able to stay healthy," Pennington said. "Kudos to my teammates for buying in to what coach Mangini wanted us to do."

Pennington hit Baker with a 1-yard pass to put New York up 7-0 in the opening quarter. Pennington finished 22-of-30 for 157 yards and a TD.

The Jets took advantage of a mistake by the Raiders, who came in leading the NFL in turnovers. With Oakland facing a third-and-4, Aaron Brooks completed a 7-yard pass to Johnny Morant, but David Barrett knocked the ball loose and Hank Poteat recovered.

New York used a little trickery on the ensuing drive, with Pennington faking a handoff to Washington and giving the ball to receiver Brad Smith, who gained 20 yards. Three plays later, Smith went in motion before stopping behind center Nick Mangold, taking the snap and pushing ahead for 3 yards and a first down.

Three plays later, Pennington ran the play-action to perfection, hitting Baker in stride for a TD.

Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 35-yard field goal with 10:36 left in half. Nugent's 35-yarder with 3 seconds left in the half made it 10-3.

New York put it away when it stopped Oakland on consecutive running plays — stuffing Justin Fargas on third-and-1 and Brooks on fourth-and-1. The Jets then capped a 10-play drive with Washington's 15-yard scramble.

Shell's job security has been in question.

"It would be very unfair and unjustified to use coach as a scapegoat," Brooks said. "He did everything he needed to do as a head coach. I hold the players accountable."

Notes: Brooks was 15-of-26 for 136 yards and an interception. ... Oakland finished 0-8 on the road for the second time in four seasons. ... The Raiders were held without an offensive touchdown for the eighth time, and finished with the fewest points (168) in franchise history.