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ZACH WILSON #4 - QUARTERBACK - DENVER BRONCOS
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Three total touchdowns in defeat Wilson completed 23 of 38 pass attempts for 226 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 33-18 loss to the Eagles. He also rushed three times for zero yards and one t...
Impact Wilson set new career-high marks in pass attempts and total touchdowns. Though he averaged only 5.9 yards per attempt, Wilson managed to connect for a pair of short touchdown throws coming from three and one yards away. He found the end zone on a third occasion on a quarterback sneak late in the first quarter to record the second rushing touchdown of his career. Though Wilson is still inconsistent and mistake-prone, he did manage to distribute the ball well to key playmakers on the team such as Elijah Moore and Jamison Crowder. In spite of the loss, there were positives to take away from his performance heading into a Week 14 matchup against New Orleans.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Wilson's overthrown pass pinpoints Marcus Epps for INT New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson's overthrown pass pinpoints Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Marcus Epps for an interception.
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Zach Wilson tunnels through pile for goal-line TD New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson tunnels through the pile for a goal-line touchdown.
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Logs full practice Wednesday Wilson (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact In the wake of his return to the lineup in this past Sunday's 21-14 win over the Texans, Wilson acknowledged that his right knee still isn't 100 percent but added that he feels good enough to play. With a full practice under his belt Wednesday, the rookie QB is slated to start this weekend's home game against the 5-7 Eagles, who have allowed an average of 228.4 passing yards per game to date while having surrendered 20 TDs through the air.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should be fine for Week 13 Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson is expected to be a full participant in practice this week after he appeared to tweak his right knee in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Texans,...
Impact After missing the Jets' previous four games while recovering from a PCL sprain of his right knee, Wilson was cleared to reclaim the starting job Sunday after turning in a week of full practices beforehand. The time off didn't seem to help Wilson much from a performance standpoint, as he struggled to move the ball against a struggling Texans squad and finished the day with 14 completions for 145 yards and an interception on 24 attempts (6.0 YPA). He added three yards on two carries and scored a pivotal second-half goal-line touchdown, but he created some concern when he told reporters after the contest that he was still experiencing some instability in his right knee. Even so, the Jets don't appear concerned that Wilson suffered any sort of setback, so as long as he's back on the field as a full participant in the next few days as Saleh expects, the rookie signal-caller should be ready to go for the team's Week 13 matchup with the Eagles.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in victorious return Wilson (knee) completed 14 of 24 passes for 145 yards and an interception in Sunday's 21-14 win over Houston. He added three yards and a touchdown on two rushing attempts.
Impact Wilson struggled early in his first action since Week 7, throwing for just 11 yards in a first quarter that also included an interception on a shovel pass that bounced off Ty Johnson's back. To the rookie's credit, he didn't panic after the Jets fell into a 14-3 hole in the second quarter. Wilson led a touchdown drive capped by a two-yard Austin Walter touchdown run late in the first half, then took it in himself from four yards out in the third quarter, diving across the goal line on a play that suggested his PCL sprain has healed. It looked like he tweaked the knee in the fourth, but Wilson said after the game that moments of instability in the knee are par for the course, and there's no risk of re-injury, per Andy Vasquez of NorthJersey.com. With his second NFL win under his belt, Wilson will look to correct some of his lingering accuracy issues Week 13 against the Eagles barring an unexpected setback with the knee.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wilson returns as Jets look to end skid against Texans
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Officially named Week 12 starter Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that Wilson (knee) will reclaim starting quarterback duties this weekend against the Texans, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site repor...
Impact Though the Jets never officially confirmed Wilson as their Week 12 starter until the team resumed practicing Wednesday, multiple reports surfaced Tuesday indicating that the rookie received full medical clearance from the training staff following a four-game absence due to a PCL sprain of his right knee. Saleh made the matter official Wednesday, and the fact Wilson wasn't included on the Jets' initial Week 12 injury report implies that he was a full participant in the workout. At this stage, the bigger concern is the lack of available depth behind Wilson for Sunday's game, as Mike White -- who started Weeks 8 and through 10 -- and Joe Flacco -- who started in the Week 11 loss to the Dolphins -- were both placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday and are unlikely to be activated prior to the contest. The Jets plan to elevate Josh Johnson from the practice squad later this week to serve as Wilson's understudy this weekend.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Reclaiming starting role Week 12 Wilson (knee) has been fully cleared by the Jets' medical staff and is set to return to action as the team's starting quarterback Sunday against the Texans, Andy Vasquez of The Ber...
Impact Jets head coach Robert Saleh won't officially name Wilson as the team's Week 12 starter until he meets with the media Wednesday, but the rookie's reappointment atop the depth chart is a foregone conclusion, especially after his competition for the gig -- Mike White and Joe Flacco -- both landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. Flacco's status as an unvaccinated player means he'll automatically be out for the next 10 days, while White tested positive for the virus and seems unlikely to clear all the necessary protocols prior to Sunday. With that in mind, the Jets are expected to promote Josh Johnson from the practice squad to serve as the Week 12 backup behind Wilson, who was inactive for each of New York's previous four games while recovering from a PCL sprain of his right knee. Wilson has been able to practice in some capacity over the past two weeks, and he'll presumably participate in full from Wednesday through Friday this week to clear up any lingering concern about his availability.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could be ready to start Week 12 Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson (knee) has a chance to return for Sunday's game against the Texans in a starting role, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact Wilson was inactive for a fourth straight game in the Jets' Week 11 loss to the Dolphins, but he turned in a good workout Sunday that has Saleh feeling optimistic about the rookie's chances of suiting up during the upcoming weekend. Saleh noted that a decision on the team's Week 12 starting quarterback won't be announced until Wednesday, but if Wilson continues to check out well when the Jets put him through another workout Tuesday, he should recapture the job. Mike White started the first three games while Wilson was out before handing over the role this past week to Joe Flacco, who completed 24 of 39 attempts for 291 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-17 loss to Miami. If the Jets determine Wilson will need additional time to move past the knee injury, Flacco would likely be in line for a second straight start.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Wilson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Impact Head coach Robert Saleh announced Friday that Wilson wouldn't be active for the Jets' Week 11 matchup, but the team elected to list the rookie signal-caller as doubtful Friday rather than ruling him out for the contest. As expected, Wilson won't be available Sunday, but he could have a good chance at reclaiming starting duties and putting an end to a four-game absence in the Jets' next game Nov. 28 in Houston, assuming he upgrades to full participation in practice during the upcoming week. Joe Flacco will get the starting nod against Miami, while Mike White moves into the No. 2 role after starting the prior three contests.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookies Carter, AVT, Moore bright spots on offense for Jets
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Takes doubtful tag into weekend The Jets list Wilson (knee) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after he practiced on a limited basis throughout the week, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact For the second week in a row, the rookie signal-caller carries a doubtful designation into the weekend, and it doesn't come as much of a surprise after head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Joe Flacco would start under center Week 11 while Mike White serves as his backup. Though the Jets were initially hopeful that Wilson would be able to play this weekend and put an end to a three-game absence due to a PCL sprain of his right knee, he took a small step back in terms of activity this week after managing a full practice last Friday. Assuming Wilson's knee responds better to the Jets' slate of practices Week 12, he'll likely take back the reins of the offense from Flacco in the team's Nov. 28 game in Houston.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for game action Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson (knee) won't be active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Confirming multiple reports from earlier Wednesday, Saleh said Mike White -- who started the past three games in place of an injured Wilson -- is slated back up Joe Flacco on Sunday. Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record relays that Wilson, who is still working back from a PCL sprain of his right knee, is viewed as day-to-day and could reclaim starting duties as soon as Week 12 in Houston if he continues to make solid progress in practices. Per Eric Allen of the team's official site, the Jets plan to have Wilson practice in a limited fashion this week, with Saleh noting that the rookie quarterback hasn't suffered any setbacks since returning to practice Week 10 but is not yet 100 percent healthy.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in line to start Week 11 Wilson won't be available to start Sunday's game against the Dolphins, as the Jets aren't confident he's completely recovered from the PCL sprain of his right knee he suffered Week...
Impact After a two-week layoff, Wilson resumed practicing last week and even turned in a full workout Friday, only to be included on the inactive list for the team's loss to the Bills while the Jets went with starter Mike White and Flacco as their two active quarterbacks. With another week of practice on tap, Wilson was expected to be ready to return to action against Miami, but the Jets apparently aren't convinced the rookie is 100 percent and are inclined to hold him out for a fourth consecutive game. Though White -- who started the past three games -- will cede the job to Flacco after throwing four interceptions in the blowout loss to the Bills, he could still fill the backup role against Miami if the Jets don't want to make Wilson available in an emergency.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Focus on Saleh, Ulbrich to adjust, fix Jets' brutal D woes
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