Matt Flynn may have locked up the Jets’ backup quarterback spot with a decent performance in Thursday’s 24-18 win over the Eagles in the preseason finale.
Flynn played his first snaps of the preseason and made his case to be the short-term backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick while Geno Smith recovers from a broken jaw. Flynn, who had been dealing with a hamstring injury since he signed with the Jets two weeks ago, completed 10-of-14 passing for 136 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
After cornerback Darrin Walls intercepted Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley on the second play of the game, the Jets went run-heavy at first.