EAST RUTHERFORD N.J. — After three games missed due to a knee injury suffered in the first game, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson Next Sunday, the team will be back against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Coach Robert Saleh stated that he was expecting (him back), but that until the doctors confirm, he is still being evaluated. a 27-12 loss To the Cincinnati Bengals MetLife Stadium
Wilson will resume his role as starter once he is cleared. This could happen as soon as Monday. Saleh repeatedly stated that Wilson, who was drafted second overall in 2021 will be playing as soon as he is healthy. A source confirmed that the coach’s position has not changed.
Backup might have caused a little controversy Joe Flacco Although he seemed to be hot, that was not the case. In a disappointing performance by the whole offense that failed to score a touchdown, he threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. He also took four sacks.
Flacco, 37 years old, had just delivered one of his best games. He threw four touchdowns to help the Jets win a miraculous comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland Browns. Now, he’s returning to the bench.
“We’ll see. Flacco said that Flacco knows more about you than me. “I’m going not to lose my mind and continue working for this team, in whatever capacity that may be.”
Wilson, who sustained a meniscus tear in his right knee and a bone bruise in the preseason opener, had to have arthroscopic surgery performed on Aug. 16. According to the Jets he would be back for Week 4. Wilson began a gradual ramp up to full practice on Wednesday, following the Jets’ timetable. Wilson had returned to limited practice two week ago. Wilson was seen at the pregame warm ups. He was throwing and moving well, with no sleeves on his surgically injured knee.
The Jets could really use a little spark. They were unable to score two touchdowns in the final minutes of their Cleveland comeback. The home crowd booed the Bengals in the second period and cheered for them. Mike White, the Jets’ third stringer who was still active.
When asked if he thought an in-game game change was possible, Saleh replied simply, “No.”
Flacco completed 28 out 52 passes for 285 yard, which gives him 155 pass attempts over three games. He has five touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 901 passing yards, a mere 39.6 QBR, and has thrown for a whopping 5 touchdown passes. Flacco was under pressure after the Jets (2-1) played in behind in three of their first three games. They failed to establish a consistent ground play and fell behind.
Pass protection was ineffective against the Bengals. Left tackle George Fant Two sacks were allowed and he was left with a leg injury. This is an aggravation of his surgically repaired knee. He was replaced by Conor McDermottHe made his 2022 debut, and was allowed a sack.
Flacco addressed the boos, saying “Fans want you to win football games.” “You can understand the frustration, but it wasn’t a two-score match. If we put one in that end zone,… We have other important things to worry over than this stuff.