This was a good day for the Jets and Giants.
There was Sam Darnold, walking onto the practice field in a red No. 14 jersey, the first time the Jets’ quarterback practiced since being diagnosed with mononucleosis on Sept. 12.
And there was Saquon Barkley, who did some running and cutting drills on the side during practice and hardly looked like a player who might miss up to two months because of an ankle injury he suffered in the Giants’ 32-31 win over the Buccaneers on Sept. 22.
These are two of the brightest young stars in New York football, and their presence in the lineup is crucial to the Jets and Giants.