Sam Darnold’s first touchdown pass to a New York Jets receiver was among his first opportunities downfield, finding Robby Anderson from 41 yards out.
What a difference a quarter makes.
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is showing it’s not about how you start, but how you finish, as the freshman has flourished since opening the game with an interception returned for a touchdown.
He put in his first score as a Jet with a 41-yard touchdown toss to Robby Anderson, putting the Jets up 17-7 towards the end of the first half against the Detroit Lions.
Anderson wrestled the ball away from Lions safety Tavon Wilson to earn the score, his first of the young season.
Robby Anderson is a playmakerhttps://t.co/3lAMsk7QoA
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 11, 2018
Sam Darnold goes 41 yards to Robby Anderson for the rookie's first TOUCHDOWN #NYJvsDET #MNF pic.twitter.com/lPR0q7xaaB
— FlurrySports (@FlurrySports) September 11, 2018
A social media scene that was tearing Darnold apart after the opening disaster changed its tune after that long, perfectly-placed throw from the rookie.
Beautiful touchdown pass from Sam Darnold. A 41-yard strike to Robby Anderson, who got behind the defense.
This place is dead silent. #Jets, pending PAT, will take a 17-7 lead.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) September 11, 2018
Touchdown Drives:
Sam Darnold – 2
Matt Stafford – 0 pic.twitter.com/NJDnbnWp7S— Simms & Lefkoe (@SimmsAndLefkoe) September 10, 2018
Sam Darnold’s first NFL touchdown pass – 41 yards! #Jets #USCtotheNFL pic.twitter.com/gCQ7AogZss
— Donna ? (@Donna776477) September 11, 2018
After the interception, Darnold posted strong first half numbers, going 11-for-14 for 122 yards and the Anderson touchdown in the first 30 minutes of his NFL career.
The Jets lead the Lions 17-10 at halftime.
