Jets rookie power rankings: Bless Austin turns in 2nd straight standout performance

Jets Wire breaks down New York’s rookie class in the latest edition of the rookie power rankings series.

Bless Austin’s Week 10 performance against the Giants might not have been a fluke after all.

Austin had another solid performance in New York’s dominant win over the Redskins on Sunday. Washington’s passing attack sputtered throughout the afternoon, and Austin was a big reason why as he excelled in coverage all game.

There’s no doubt that Austin has been Gang Green’s best rookie performer for the past two weeks. What about New York’s other neophytes, though? Let’s take a look at where they stand in the latest edition of Jets Wire’s rookie power rankings.

No. 5: TE Trevon Wesco

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Last Week: No. 4

One week after recording the first catch of his career, Wesco couldn’t keep the good times rolling against the Redskins.

The West Virginia product did not appear in the box score against Washington. Ryan Griffin served as New York’s dominant tight end with five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Sam Darnold, Jamal Adams among Jets’ Studs & Duds in win over Redskins

The Jets continued their dominance against the NFC East this season, dismantling the Redskins, 34-17, and improving to 3-1 vs. the division.

The Jets continued their dominance against the NFC East this season, dismantling the Redskins, 34-17, and improving to 3-1 vs. the division.

New York’s defense made life for rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins nearly impossible, especially with Jamal Adams continuing his tear as the team’s best edge rusher. On the other side of the football, Sam Darnold threw a career-high four touchdown passes to give the Jets a commanding win.

For the Jets, it was another step in the right direction and the team’s second consecutive win. Here are the best and worst players from the Week 11 victory.

Stud: QB Sam Darnold

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Ever since seeing ghosts, Sam Darnold has slowly returned to form.

The young quarterback always has at least one bad decision per game, but he got that out of the way early on his way to one of his best performances. Darnold threw a career-high four touchdown passes, going 19-30 for 293 yards and one interception.

The Jets offense looked the best it has all season under Darnold’s direction and went over the 400-yard threshold in a comfortable win.

Jets Rookie Power Rankings: Bless Austin blesses Gang Green in NFL debut

Jets Wire breaks down Gang Green’s rookie class following their performances against the Giants.

Not only did the Jets emerge victoriously in Week 10, but they also got blessed by one of their rookies.

Bless Austin made his NFL debut against the Giants and made an instant impact in his first professional action and appearance on a football field in almost two years. He wasn’t the only rookie who made noise for Gang Green on Sunday, though, as another member of New York’s rookie class made a substantial contribution for the first time this season.

So, where do the neophytes stand after the Jets’ second win of the season? Let’s find out in the latest edition of Jets Wire’s rookie power rankings series.