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Report: Jets QB Darnold (foot) to sit out vs. Bills

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November 07, 2018 at 2:17 pm.

Nov 4, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2018; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold was spotted with a walking boot on his right foot Wednesday and reportedly will sit out this weekend’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

The New York Daily News reported that Darnold has a “significant sprain” and will miss Sunday’s contest versus the Bills (2-7).

Josh McCown, 39, is expected to get the nod for the Jets (3-6) in place of Darnold, who was the third overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

New York will then go into its bye before returning to face the New England Patriots in Week 12.

Darnold was sacked four times and hit on seven occasions in Sunday’s 13-6 setback to the Miami Dolphins. He completed 21 of 39 passes for 229 yards and four interceptions.

“Yeah, I feel fine,” the 21-year-old Darnold said on Monday. “Some bumps and some bruises but everything is good.”

Darnold is 159 for 289 for 1,934 yards with 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in nine games this season.

McCown is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2017. He completed 67.3 percent of his passes and threw a career-high 18 touchdown passes with nine interceptions in 13 games before sustaining a broken left hand.