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Jets overreactions: 5 reasons for optimism, panic after 17-0 win vs. Falcons

The Jets opened their preseason slate with a 17-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium on Friday night. Naturally, there were a handful of standout players and others who disappointed. But the Jets also displayed some team-wide trends – both good and bad – that bear watching entering the season. Here's a list of five things that fans should be excited or concerned about after the first preseason contest.

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Sam Darnold was obviously the star of the night after going 13-of-18 for 96 yards with a beautiful touchdown pass.