Six winners and one loser from the Jets’ preseason opening win Who were some of the winners and losers in roster and position battles from last night’s preseason opening win?Sam Darnold: WinnerIf you look solely at the box score James Carpenter Jersey , 96 passing yards in 18 attempts is unimpressive. It’s actually a Hackenbergian level of efficiency.You can’t only use stats to evaluate quarterback play, though. On each play you have to judge what a quarterback did against what a quarterback could have potentially done. On almost every snap last night, I thought Darnold did everything he could to maximize the potential of a play. He made all of the correct reads and created opportunities for others. In some instances his teammates failed to take advantage.Darnold took another step toward earning the Week 1 starting job.Teddy Bridgewater: WinnerThe first preseason game could not have gone better for the Jets at the quarterback position. While Darnold’s stats undersold his performance, Bridgewater was every bit as good as his 7 for 8, 85 yards, 1 TD line in the box score.Teddy is looking for another chance in this league. With each step Darnold takes toward earning the starting job Cheap Nathan Shepherd Jersey , it becomes proportionally less likely for Bridgewater that chance will come with the Jets. But he still is getting an opportunity to put together a video resume for the other 31 teams this preseason.To the extent Bridgewater could increase his trade value, a game where he both played well and showed he could take a few hits will do just that. Nathan Shepherd: WinnerThe first string did not get much playing time on either side, but Shepherd looked comfortable with the starting defense and recorded a pair of run stops. He is putting together a strong camp that has earned him first team reps. If he continues to make the most of those first team reps, Shepherd might end up playing a bigger role as a rookie than many of us expected.Neal Sterling: WinnerThe Jets have zero in the way of proven commodities at the tight end position. This is a wide open camp battle. Sterling won round one of the battle, putting together a 4 catch, 38 yard night that would have been bigger had Bridgewater not overthrown him on a seam route in the first quarter. Sterling did leave the game injured so there is some concern. If he can bounce back quickly Lac Edwards Jersey , he probably has taken an early lead for the starting job.Andre Roberts: WinnerThe odds of Roberts making the roster went up considerably in this game. He returned one punt for 10 yards while Trenton Cannon muffed a pair of punts. I wouldn’t call Cannon a loser in this game. He flashed some ability that suggested he might be a part of the offense. He also might even win the kickoff return role. But Roberts might have earned a spot simply for punt returns as a result of this game.Neville Hewitt: WinnerThe Jets have plenty of established inside linebackers in camp so there is some competition for roster spots. Hewitt led the Jets with 8 tackles, had an interception, and nearly had another, making his case to stay.ArDarius Stewart: LoserFor almost every other player who made an error, I can find at least one redeeming play in this game. No such thing exists for Stewart.Sam Darnold threw a near interception in the second half. Many interceptions are the quarterback’s fault alone. On many, the quarterback and the receiver share blame. Very few are solely the fault of the receiver. Had the Falcons picked off the pass Quincy Enunwa Jersey , it would have been one of those rare case. The terrible route Stewart ran was the only reason the pass was dangerous.In the fourth quarter, Stewart had a chance to redeem himself as Darnold threw him a strike down the left sideline, but the receiver was outfought for the football. Stewart is not a lock to make the team in a crowded receiver room, and he did himself no favors against Atlanta.Jets 2018 Roster Countdown: Number 64 Travis Swanson Our Jets roster countdown now moves on to Travis Swanson.Name: Travis SwansonNumber: 64Year with Jets: 1stProjected Role: Backup centerHis 2017: Swanson was limited to 11 games due to knee and ankle injuries as well as a late season concussion. 2017 was the second consecutive campaign Swanson ended with a concussion. There aren’t many stats to use at the center position, but the general consensus I have found from people who found the Lions was that 2017 was a disappointing year for Swanson after a promising 2016.2018 will be a success if: Swanson provides the Jets with a capable backup on the interior offensive line. The starting center and both starting guard spots are set in stone, but depth is up in the air. Swanson Steve McLendon Jersey , who is unrelated to Ron, the former director of the Parks and Recreation department of Pawnee, Indiana, had an up and down career with the Lions but has 42 games of starting experience and put together a solid 2016 campaign. He probably is a cut above the typical backup.Odds of making the roster: On a cheap deal and accounting for less than $400,000 in dead money if cut, Swanson is not a lock to make the team if he is outperformed in training camp by multiple backup offensive line candidates. If all things are equal Buster Skrine Jersey , however, his resume will probably earn him a roster spot. I say More Likely Than Not (50-75%).