Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, giving a strong first impression to the football world, saw a plethora of playing time in his preseason debut. As the New York Jets beat the Atlanta Falcons 17-0 in their first preseason game at MetLife Stadium, it seemed like Darnold spent a lot of time on the gridiron.
Darnold played in about two and a half quarters of preseason football and looked like he was the real deal. He scored a touchdown, was accurate, and made some solid decisions on the field in the heat of the moment.
Fans in attendance went crazy once Darnold entered the game as he likely used it to fuel his momentum in the matchup as he delivered a fine performance.