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Same old Jets? Not anymore, as big changes have brought about confidence

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold directs his offense against the Saints during the second quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

The Jets have been looking up at New England almost as long as Sam Darnold has been alive. But the Jets are under new leadership, one that’s trying to build a winning culture and perennial playoff contender that can ultimately beat the Patriots.

Someday.

“We’re worried about dethroning those guys up North and winning the AFC East,” Sam Darnold said. “If we can do that, we’ll have a really good chance at the playoffs.