Jets report card: Adam Gase badly needed this

Grading the Jets after their 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Offense

The Jets came out flying again Sunday, then disappeared for a while, but they found their way in the second half and won the game. Sam Darnold (19 of 30, 230 yards, 1 passing TD, 3 rushes, 25 yards, 1 rushing TD) was not spectacular but he made enough key plays and did not turn the ball over. The offensive line was better, but the rushing yards still were not there (2.6 yards per carry). Demaryius Thomas (6 catches, 84 yards) and Jamison Crowder (5 catches, 81 yards, 1 TD) made some big plays.

Grade: B-

Defense

The Jets spent the week talking about shutting down Saquon Barkley. That is exactly what they did, holding him to…