The 2022 NFL season has been tough on Zach Wilson. The New York Jets’ QB faced severe criticism since the season began. Head coach Mike Saleh even benched him in favor of backup Mike White. But he got his chance against the Detroit Lions in Week 15. He went and grabbed it with both his hands. Wilson returned as the Jets starting QB in Week 15 after White suffered a rib injury in the Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Poetic play by Zach Wilson 

Zach Wilson started a game in the NFL since the Week 10 defeat against the New England Patriots. And in the matchup against the Lions, Wilson showcased what the Jets have missed by benching their QB1. Wilson teamed up with tight end CJ Uzomah for an electric 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game. What a play it was.

The play was enough for fans of Wilson to erupt on social media. A fan said that the Jets backup QB Mike White will not be able to make such a play.

This fan has their best wishes for Wilson.

Another fan says Wilson is one select few QB who can make such a play.

This fan knows Wilson is on fire.

A fan found the throw effortless from the Jets QB.

This fan hopes the throw would boost the Jets’ QB’s confidence.

Wilson lost his starting spot to Mike White in Week 11 after a 6-4 start to the season. Now that he has got a second shot to nail down his place, he needs to make it count. And such plays will go a long way in doing just that.

Struggles so far for Zach Wilson

The 40-yard bullet notwithstanding, the season has been quite underwhelming for Zach Wilson. He hasn’t shown the level of consistency required from an NFL QB, resulting in widespread criticism coming his way. And only an injury to White has given him his starting spot back.

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Coming into Week 15, Wilson had thrown just 105 completions in eight games he has played. He threw just four touchdown passes before the Lions clash. But five of his throws resulted in interceptions. Although the Jets have lost just two games with Wilson as a starter, the young QB has failed to post any significant stats to back his claim to remain on the team.

The Jets remain in contention for the playoffs, but their remaining few games hold great significance for that quest. Will the Jets make it to the playoffs?

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