Sam Darnold entered Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Broncos with loads to show following uneven performances in his first three video games this season, however a late first quarter hit took him out of the sport, although not for lengthy.

Not lengthy after an exhilarating 46-yard landing run, Darnold was slammed all the way down to the bottom by Denver’s Alexander Johnson, with the quarterback touchdown sq. on his proper shoulder.

He was taken out of the sport instantly and rapidly checked on the sideline earlier than jogging in the direction of the locker room whereas holding his proper arm immobile.

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who’s suited up for the primary time this season following offseason neck surgical procedure, took over for the Jets in a 7-Three recreation late within the first quarter.

However in a considerably shocking transfer given the best way issues seemed, Darnold was again on the sideline early within the second quarter, and after warming up briefly, stepped again onto the sphere for a third-down play.

The Jets by no means gave an official harm replace on Darnold whereas he was out of the sport.