Zach Wilson understands Jets' decision to bench him: 'We’re not putting up points'

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Zach Wilson has been demoted to third-string quarterback heading into the New York Jets’ Black Friday matchup against the Miami Dolphins, and he understands why: The Jets are not scoring enough points. 

"I can sit here and say I’ve had a bunch of growth and tremendous whatever this year, but if you’re not scoring touchdowns, it doesn’t matter," he told reporters on Tuesday. "It really doesn’t."

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Zach Wilson, #2 of the New York Jets, walks off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Jets to win the game at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Jets head coach Robert Saleh made the call to sit Wilson for the first time since he took over for the injured Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. The Jets ended up losing the game 32-6, when Wilson was just 7-of-15 for 81 yards with one touchdown and one interception. 

On the season, entering the AFC East battle, Wilson has just five touchdowns. 

"When you’re not scoring touchdowns consistently and we’re letting our defense down and we’re not putting up points, what do you expect?" Wilson said. "If you keep doing the same thing, nothing’s gonna change, so I understand." 

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The Jets will go with Tim Boyle, Wilson's backup since the Rodgers injury, while Trevor Siemian was signed off the practice squad to back him up. 

This is not something that Wilson is not used to either. Mike White took over for him last season, which sent a surge through the offense against