Jets QB Zach Wilson Throws Laser To Garrett Wilson For Touchdown Against Cowboys
Sep 17, 2023, 3:39 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson threw a dart for a touchdown pass during the New York Jets‘ Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys hosted the Jets at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, September 17.
With 7:12 remaining in the first half, Wilson opened a drive by throwing the ball on a frozen rope to Wilson, who took the ball 68 yards to the house.
Wilson-to-Wilson 💥@ZachWilson throws a strike to Garrett Wilson for a 68-yard touchdown. 🎯#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsDAL #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/p2mXPYGRpY
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 17, 2023
The one-play drive gave New York its first points of the game and cut Dallas’ lead to 10-7.
After the score, Wilson was 2/5 passing for 77 yards and a touchdown. He also had one carry for no gain. Through the midway point of the second quarter, Wilson had a rating of 127.1.
Before the TD drive, Zach and Garrett Wilson talked it out on the sidelines. Once they got the ball back, the QB found the WR for a huge score.
📺: #NYJvsDAL on CBS⁰📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/FhXtx7w3wW pic.twitter.com/zIjBifi4z2
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2023
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New York’s game against Dallas is broadcast on CBS and NFL Sunday Ticket.
About Zach Wilson
Before his time in the NFL, the Corner Canyon High School product had a standout career at BYU. Wilson helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record during his final season in Provo.
Following his college career, the Jets selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
During the quarterback’s rookie season, Wilson missed four games due to a knee injury. He finished the year throwing for 2,334 yards, nine touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 55.6 completion rate.
Before his second season, the former BYU star underwent surgery after suffering a knee injury in New York’s preseason opener. Without Wilson, the Jets opened the 2022 season with a 1-2 record. After returning, the Jets posted a 5-2 record before Wilson was benched for the first time. After a month on the sidelines, Wilson returned to action for a couple of contests before he was benched again.
.@ZachWilson tosses a touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, who makes an UNREAL catch. 🤯#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #BUFvsNYJ #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/GePRzFbgGo
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 12, 2023
Last season, the Jets posted a 7-10 record and missed the NFL Playoffs.
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Wilson finished the 2022 season having thrown for 1,688 yards, six touchdowns, and seven interceptions with a 54.5 percent completion rate. He has a rating of 72.9 and a QBR of 37.1. The Jets missed the playoffs with a 7-10 record.
During his first two seasons in the league, Wilson passed for 4,022 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. He also ran for 287 yards and five touchdowns.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com. He’s also co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on X/Twitter (@kyleireland), Instagram (@kyleirelandksl), and Threads (@kyleirelandksl).
