Sam Darnold: Week 1 is an Early Test

The Sam Darnold led Jets are -3.5 favorites when the Buffalo Bills come to town Week 1. 

The matchup is a crucial first step for a New York club with high expectations despite having a new head coach and young QB.

Yes, the addition of Le’Veon Bell should provide the Jets some strength on the ground. 

But perhaps the most intriguing matchup to watch is how Darnold competes against 2018’s stingiest passing defense. 

Despite a 6-10 record, the Bills frustrated opposing quarterbacks last season. They split with the Jets, dropping the second meeting.

However, they trounced New York in their first tilt, holding the Jets attack - albeit without Darnold- to only 10 points.

Darnold will likely lead Adam Gase’s offense past Buffalo and onto a home win come September 8th. But this may not be the sure thing some envision it could be. A sub-7 line should certainly keep this one interesting.