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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Darnold recovers from 1st-play pick-6, helps Jets rout Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) steps back to throw against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold will start at quarterback in the New York Jets' season-opening game at Detroit on Monday night. The 21-year-old Darnold will be the youngest quarterback to start in Week 1 since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The announcement Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, by coach Todd Bowles comes as no surprise as the rookie was solid while starting the Jets' second and third preseason games.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Darnold on winning Jets QB job: It’s ‘an amazing feeling’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) answers questions during a news conference after losing to the New York Giants in a preseason NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. There's big-time hope that Darnold is the answer, and that has the Jets and their fans optimistic about this season — and the future.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Sam’s Club: Rookie Darnold to start at QB for Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Freshman J.T. Daniels named starting QB for No. 15 USC

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bowles has idea who Jets’ QB will be _ but he’s not saying

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) steps back to throw against the New York Giants during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Starter Sam? Darnold solid again, Jets lose to Giants 22-16

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 5, 2018, file photo, New York Jets first-round pick, Sam Darnold, left, and sixth round pick, Trenton Cannon, center, watch as offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates shows them a maneuver during NFL rookie camp in Florham Park, N.J. Bates already knew Darnold was pretty special from working with the No. 3 overall draft pick in the offseason. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Jets’ Bates on Darnold: ‘He’s owned the playbook’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass as Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen (93) is blocked during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jets’ Darnold one of most impressive rookies McCown has seen

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Washington Redskins defensive back Troy Apke (30) celebrates his interception with defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins (78) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Daron Payne, other rookie defenders disrupt Sam Darnold’s night

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws under pressure from Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jets’ Darnold looks like rookie in 15-13 loss to Redskins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up for the team's NFL football preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Sam Darnold to start for Jets vs. Redskins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up during the New York Jets Washington Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Darnold could start Jets’ preseason game vs. Smith, Redskins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice, left, and defensive back Josh Norman, right, share a laugh during the morning session at NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Josh Norman has high praise for Jets’ Sam Darnold

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up with teammates Sam Darnold (14) and Josh McCown (15) before a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Darnold, Bridgewater make cases to be Jets’ starting QB

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterbacks Sam Darnold, left, Teddy Bridgewater, center, and Josh McCown participate during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ QB competition could last through 4 preseason games

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterbacks Sam Darnold, left, Josh McCown, center, and Teddy Bridgewater stretch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Darnold solid in spotlight during Jets scrimmage at Rutgers

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, throws while quarterback Josh McCown looks on during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ Darnold thought contract situation ‘played out great’

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Teammates clap as Sam Darnold (14) arrives for NFL football training camp practice in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, July 30, 2018. The Jets signed Darnold to a four-year, $30.25 million deal, ending the rookie quarterback's contract holdout. AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ Darnold ends holdout, inks 4-year, $30.25 million deal

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New York Jets fans, including some wearing quarterback Sam Darnold jerseys, watch a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets fans disappointed by absent Darnold, but remain patient

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press