(CBSNY) — Apparently Sam Darnold is no longer seeing ghosts. And one day soon he may inspire defenses to see them instead. Since the now infamous shutout at the hands of the dreaded New England Patriots, the New York Jets’ young quarterback has resumed his upward growth trajectory. His performances haven’t always been pretty, and haven’t always resulted in wins; they did, after all, lose to the then-winless Miami Dolphins to drop into the AFC East cellar. But the progress has become increasingly evident.
The Jets, now 4-7, have won three straight games. (They even remain alive for a playoff spot, at least technically.