It’s been quite a rough season for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after he took over as the team’s starting quarterback following the Achilles injury to Aaron Rodgers during the first game of the season. Wilson was benched in favor of Tim Boyle last month as a result of his struggles, but he was re-inserted into the starting lineup this week, and he certainly made the most of the second chance.
In a 30-6 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon, Zach Wilson had perhaps the best game of his entire NFL career, going 27 of 36 through the air for 301 yards and two touchdowns in the win. It was a strong performance from Wilson, and he’s being rewarded for the game as a result.
On Wednesday morning, the New York Jets announced that Wilson had been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after his dominant game against the Houston Texans.
It’s obviously a pretty shocking turn of events for Wilson given how much he has struggled this season and throughout his career, and the NFL world had a lot to say about it on social media as a result.
Totally like we all had predicted https://t.co/RLkaYwgnoh
— Logan (@LRJT87) December 13, 2023
get this kid behind an Oline that’s consistent & let him cook. https://t.co/h09oTwhSA0
— Paige Plautz (@Paige_Plautz) December 13, 2023
Well deserved https://t.co/qkgjZJaRsY
— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) December 13, 2023
If this doesnt help the kids confiendce idk what will #TakeFlight https://t.co/xffm9Jk5Zw
— 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙚𝙩𝙨 (@HomeoftheJets1) December 13, 2023
Why am I teary eyed? LMFAO. Like actually. https://t.co/4IHGU7XPmz
— Chris Milano (@JetfanChris24) December 13, 2023
Safe to say it’s been a weird season…
Congrats Zach 🫡 https://t.co/jZPPsKckkM
— UK & Ireland Jets Fans (@UKNYJets) December 13, 2023
We’ll have to see if this honor gives him confidence going forward.
