Giants believe they too can confuse Sam Darnold

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Credit: AP/Wilfredo Lee

The Giants don’t have to dig too deep in the film vault to find examples of how defenses have made Jets quarterback Sam Darnold uncomfortable and ineffective. The last three opponents -- the Patriots, Jaguars, and Dolphins – all have baffled the second-year signal-caller into a combined eight interceptions, two fumbles, and 12 sacks.

“He’s definitely had his struggles,” Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree told Newsday. “Guys have done different things to him to try to create that confusion. You want to do that with every quarterback. As a…