Three takeaways from Jets preseason opener win against Packers

Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.Here are three takeaways from the Jets’ 30-10 win over the Packers on Saturday night in Green Bay.1.

You can see the makings of a strong run game with the Jets.The offensive line opened up some nice holes, and the Jets got all three running backs involved.

Braelon Allen looks so explosive; it’s going to be hard to keep him off the field this year.2.The Jets might actually throw to their tight ends and a fullback this year.

Andrew Beck had two catches for 36 yards on the first series, and he can provide versatility as a fullback and an extra tight end.Tight end Stone Smartt scored a touchdown in the second half on a well-designed play.3.

Sauce Gardner has had a strong training camp, and he continued to show that last night in limited action.He had a nice tackle — something that was an issue last year — and good coverage on two plays.

He did pick up a pass interference penalty, but overall, it was a good night....