It was fun while it lasted.
Just six days after unexpectedly turning in one of the league’s most impressive season-opening performances, the Jets returned home and committed a familiar face-plant Sunday afternoon, draining the rare early-season excitement with a 20-12 loss to the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium.
Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (25-of-41, 334 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions) showed flashes of brilliance — and inexperience — in an up-and-down showing, while the Jets defense created excellent pressure and gave the team a chance for its first 2-0 start in three years.