Zach Wilson Throws for 145 Yards in Saints Debut as Backup QB Battle Sharpens
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Updated · New York Post · Aug 15
Zach Wilson Throws for 145 Yards in Saints Debut as Backup QB Battle Sharpens
3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Aug 15
Summary
Wilson opened New Orleans' preseason with 145 yards and a touchdown on 11-of-16 passing, posting a 118 passer rating without a turnover.
Three downfield completions drove that showing: a 28-yard play-action strike set up a 1-yard scoring chance, and later 37- and 28-yard throws fueled a field-goal drive before halftime.
The performance strengthened Wilson's case to back up rookie Tyler Shough after Spencer Rattler went 8-for-11 for 42 yards and lost a fumble.
For Wilson, 27, the outing was a notable step on his fourth NFL team after uneven stints with the Jets, Broncos and Dolphins and only three regular-season games above a 100 passer rating.