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WATCH: Why the Jets' early season schedule has to affect Sam Darnold's chances in QB competition

The Jets will open the season with three games in 11 days a including two road games on Monday and Thursday nights in Detroit and Cleveland, respectively.

So how will that affect Todd Bowles' starting quarterback decision?

Bowles said after Saturday's practice that it won't. But it absolutely should.

Check out the video above to see why the Jets' early season grind has to play a factor in which QB ultimately starts Week 1.

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