FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets shocked the NFL world when they traded Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis last month. Getting two first-round picks for Gardner made it hard for the Jets to say no, but they got something else from the deal.

Adonai Mitchell.

The talented second-year pro could develop into the No. 2 receiver the Jets have needed to pair with Garrett Wilson. The two haven’t played together because Wilson (knee) is on injured reserve , but Mitchell showed a glimpse of what he can do in Sunday’s win over Atlanta.

Mitchell had the best game of his young career. He caught eight passes for 102 yards and a touchdown in just his third game as a Jet. It was the kind of confidence-building performance that Mitchell needed after an underwhelming start in the NFL and with the Jets.

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