Jets' frustrations build as QB Zach Wilson struggles again - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets, who began the season with Aaron Rodgers and dreams of a Super Bowl, have reverted to their 2022 script: They have a quarterback problem and frustrated players in the locker room.

Zach Wilson struggled for the second week in a row, two players engaged in animated discussions with coaches during the game and the Jets lost their 15th straight to the New England Patriots, 15-10 on a rainy Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Afterward, star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, upset during a sideline conversation with Zach Wilson and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, hinted that he's not getting the ball enough. The Jets (1-2), losers of two straight, appear to be teetering already. But they won't change quarterbacks this week.

Coach Robert Saleh said he's sticking with Wilson, saying, «Yeah, he's fine.» Wilson has led the offense to only three touchdowns in nearly three full games, but «he's who gives us the best chance to win,» Saleh said. «That's basically the cleanest answer I can give you.»

The only other quarterback on the roster is Tim Boyle, who has only three career starts (all with the Detroit Lions in 2021).

Zach Wilson, who replaced the injured Rodgers in Week 1, was befuddled by the defense. He completed 18 of 36 passes for 157 yards, with three sacks (including a safety). The Wilson-led offense produced seven three-and-outs. He was booed loudly, especially when he threw a 2-yard completion to tight end Tyler Conklin on a fourth-and-10 in the fourth quarter.

It got emotional on the sideline after a three-and-out in the third quarter.

«Yeah, just frustrating — frustration that we're not moving the ball,» said the quarterback, who walked over to Hackett and Garrett Wilson on the