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Jets hope return of QB Sam Darnold opens up the offense

Le'Veon Bell had 15 carries for 43 yards and seven receptions for 45 yards in the Jets' 31-6 loss to the Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Todd Olszewski

It’s safe for Sam Darnold to play football again, but the Jets need a lot more than him to save their season.

Darnold returns from a bout with mononucleosis when the winless Jets (0-4) face the Cowboys on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. He missed three games, and the Jets missed him. Darnold can mask some of the Jets’ offensive issues, but he’s not from Smallville and doesn’t have a big “S” on his chest.