N.J. football playoffs photos: Piscataway vs. Bayonne, N1G5 Rd. 1, Oct. 31, 2026

The N.J. football playoffs have officially commenced. On October 31, 2026, Round 1 action featured several key matchups. In the CJG1 bracket, Clayton faced off against Audubon, while the N1G5 bracket saw Piscataway compete against Bayonne. These opening games mark the start of the postseason tournament, with photographic coverage capturing the events of the day as teams battle for advancement in their respective divisions during the initial stage of the N.J. football playoffs competition.