The Jets got their 2018 NFL season off to an exciting start with a 48-17 thrashing of the Lions at Ford Field on Monday night. It was the kind of win that breeds confidence, especially when it happens in Week 1. But there are always going to be downsides and areas that need improvement, too. Here, we highlight what exactly made Monday night's win so encouraging for the Jets and also point out a few areas that should still give them pause and may require extra attention going forward.
Sam Darnold has been credit time and time again for this and it's well deserved – what he did after throwing that horrendous pick-six to start the game was impressive.