Sam Darnold looks to pass during Jets' preseason game at Atlanta on August 15, 2019. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox
ATLANTA — Sam Darnold’s comfort level in Adam Gase’s offense continues to grow.
Playing behind a makeshift line, Darnold engineered a scoring drive the first time he got the ball in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That made Darnold 2-for-2 in the preseason: two series, two touchdowns.
That streak ended on the next series, but the opening drive was impressive for Darnold and the Jets. The line, with only one projected starter, protected Darnold and opened holes for Ty Montgomery, who capped the eight-play, 66-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run.