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Sam Darnold makes big first impression in Jets’ debut

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Sam Darnold drops back to pass during the Jets' 17-0 preseason win Friday night.

The Sam Darnold Hype Train gained plenty of momentum on Friday night.

The Jets rookie quarterback impressed in his preseason debut, throwing a touchdown pass in a 17-0 win over the Falcons at MetLife Stadium. You can’t put him in the Hall of Fame just yet, but Darnold showed enough to have Jets fans salivating. He completed 13-of-18 for 96 yards and one touchdown, but it was more about the qualities he showed than the stats he put up.