Jets QB Zach Wilson Benched Against Jaguars, Replaced By Former CFL Standout
Dec 22, 2022, 8:28 PM | Updated: 8:39 pm
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets is sacked by Andre Cisco #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 1st quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The New York Jets benched former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson late in the third quarter of their Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jets hosted the Jaguars at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, December 22.
Wilson was replaced by former Canadian Football League signal-caller Chris Streveler.
The Jets promoted Streveler from their practice squad hours before kickoff.
New York trailed 16-3 when Streveler entered the game with 3:31 to go in the third quarter. Streveler played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2018-19 and won the 2019 Grey Cup. The former Minnesota and South Dakota quarterback has spent time in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, and Jets.
🚨 CHRIS STREVELER ALERT 🚨
The @nyjets offense has come to life 👀 @cstrevy pic.twitter.com/OZuW2SQwhE
— NFL On Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 23, 2022
Before leaving the game, Wilson was 9/18 passing for 92 yards and an interception. He had a rating of 41.9. Wilson also ran the ball once for one yard.
Entering Week 16, Wilson had thrown for 1,596 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 54.9 percent completion rate this season. He’d also run 27 times for 101 yards and a touchdown.
The Jets entered the game with a 7-7 record. Jacksonville arrived with a 6-8 record.
New York’s game against Jacksonville is broadcast on Prime Video.
Zach Wilson has been removed from the game. Chris Streveler is at QB. pic.twitter.com/vSSWhKudCL
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 23, 2022
About Zach Wilson
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Before his time in the NFL, the Corner Canyon High School product had a standout career at BYU. Wilson helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record during his final season in Provo.
During Wilson’s rookie campaign last season, the former BYU standout missed four games because of a knee injury and threw for 2,334 yards, nine touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 55.6 completion rate.
The former BYU star underwent surgery in August after suffering a knee injury in New York’s preseason opener. He also suffered a knee injury last season as a rookie.
Without Wilson, the Jets opened the 2022 season with a 1-2 record. After returning, the Jets posted a 5-2 record with Wilson starting.
The BYU great was benched following a loss in November to the New England Patriots and was inactive for three games.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
