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Robby Anderson opens up to Sam Darnold ... and gets open (twice)

Robby, say hello to Sam.

It took longer than expected, but the young quarterback and the young wide receiver finally got acquainted, displaying their immense potential as a tandem with two long touchdown hookups Sunday -- for 76 and 35 yards. Not only did the New York Jets snap a three-game losing streak with their 34-16 victory over the Denver Broncos, but they solved one of the biggest mysteries of the young season:

What's wrong with the Darnold-Anderson chemistry?

Anderson, who had only eight catches and one touchdown in the first four games, was so concerned about his slow start that he approached Darnold last week with the hope of unlocking his big-play ability.