Sanchez to start for Jets

Mark Sanchez will start the Jets’ third preseason game Saturday night against the New York Giants — and, more importantly, the team’s regular-season opener at Houston against the Texans.

It wasn’t a question of if Sanchez would be named the starter, but when. Even though he struggled some against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, the Jets have seen enough moxie and talent from Sanchez to make this year’s fifth overall pick the face of the franchise.

The Jets traded up in the draft to select Sanchez, who was signed to a five-year deal that could be worth up to $60 million, including $28 million guaranteed.