Jets bench Zach Wilson throughout third quarter in opposition to Jaguars after one other poor efficiency

Zach Wilson is on the bench once more.

The New York Jets sat down the second decide of the 2021 NFL Draft within the third quarter of Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

At the time of his benching, the Jags have been up 16-3, with Wilson finishing simply 9 of his 18 passes for 92 yards and an interception, resulting in boos by his personal fanbase, regardless of it being an electrical ambiance at kickoff.

Sure, the climate is just not in his favor and the Jets’ offensive line could also be having their worst recreation – however Wilson’s field rating appears all too acquainted.

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets appears in direction of the sideline in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars through the first half at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Chris Streveler entered the sport for Wilson, making his Jets debut. He entered coaching camp because the fourth-string QB, however accidents to Mike White bumped him up on the depth chart and he was listed as lively earlier than Thursday evening’s contest.

Entering Thursday, Wilson accomplished simply 54.9 % of his passes on the season, throwing simply six touchdowns in comparison with six picks.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) passes in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars through the first quarter of an NFL soccer recreation, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. 
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JETS’ ZACH WILSON TO START VS. JAGUARS WITH MIKE WHITE STILL NOT CLEARED FOR CONTACT

Wilson was first benched after his poor efficiency in a 10-3 loss to the New England Patriots, the place he mentioned he did not really feel like he let the protection down along with his output.

The Jets didn’t costume him for his or her subsequent two video games, as Joe Flacco was named the backup quarterback.

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets walks to the sideline in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars through the first half at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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However, when White fractured his ribs in opposition to the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 (Wilson was the backup for that recreation), they introduced that Wilson would return below middle – however it has not labored out.