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The New York Jets are having their first preseason game on Thursday. They are facing the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame game. For the Jets QB2, this is a crucial opportunity to shine as the Jets’ starting quarterback, at least until Aaron Rodgers‘ eventual retirement.

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It has been a challenging 2023 for $75 million QB, losing his starting spot to Rodgers earlier in the season. However, head coach Robert Saleh has entrusted his team’s 24-year-old quarterback with the pre-season, acknowledging Rodgers’ “little bro’s” confidence this summer. As tonight’s game result approaches, Jets’ second QB in line, Zach Wilson, is determined to exceed expectations and reclaim his spot from Rodgers shortly.

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What a throw by Jets QB2!

The NFL Twitter page recently shared a video from the Hall of Fame game, showcasing a remarkable moment. In the clip, Zach Wilson impressively launches a 57-yard pass to Malik Taylor.

The NFL page captioned it with, “Zach Wilson letting it fly! 🎯 @ZachWilson📺: @ProFootballHOF Game on NBC📱: Stream on NFL+ http://bit.ly/3UbqGy6” With this deep throw, $75 million Wilson has proven that he’s more than just an underdog.

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This incredible throw has sparked a division among fans, debating the potential of the upcoming star Wilson compared to the established Aaron Rodgers.

Fans speculated: Is Rodgers’ job in danger?

With an impressive throw, Zach Wilson has made it clear that he is determined to reclaim the Jets’ QB spot, and fans are speculating that he might even challenge A-Rod for the position. One fan commented, “Aaron Rodgers’ job is in jeopardy.

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Another remarked, “Rodgers can’t do this😹.

A user chimed in giving him the position of “QB1.

Someone wrote, “He looks solid.

Another fan added, “Rodgers shaking rn 🔥🔥🔥.”

Another person said, “Looks like we got a good ol fashion QB COMPETITION IN NY! Rodgers better strap em up and get in this game or he’s gonna lose his job 😭.

As anticipation builds, the competition between Zach Wilson and Aaron Rodgers promises to be one of the most exciting storylines of the season. Only time will reveal whether Zach Wilson will reclaim his Jets spot or not.

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Bhwya Sriya is an NFL Editor at EssentiallySports. A certified beat reporter with a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, she specializes in live game coverage, breaking news, and injury reports. Her work is particularly focused on the Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl reporting, where she excels at combining tactical analysis with major off-field narratives, such as the Travis Kelce–Taylor Swift story. With over two years on the EssentiallySports editorial team, Bhwya has earned a spot as a mentor to the site's reporters. This role is a natural fit, given her extensive experience and her long-standing personal engagement with sports, which includes earning athletics medals at divisional championships. She leverages her background in both technical writing and hands-on sports to guide her team.

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