Jets QB Zach Wilson Throws Strike For 40-Yard TD Against Bills
Jan 9, 2022, 3:51 PM
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks on during pregame warm-ups prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU and current New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson threw a strike for a touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills.
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The Bills hosted the Jets on Sunday, January 9.
With 3:51 left in the first half, Wilson zipped a ball to Keelan Cole, who took it the rest of the way to the end zone for a 40-yard touchdown.
The Wilson-Cole connection cut Buffalo’s lead to 10-7.
.@ZachWilson ZIPPED this one to Keelan Cole. 💪✈️#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsBUF #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/nGcSipIl4f
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) January 9, 2022
The toss capped a four-play, 45-yard drive that took only 1:31.
After the throw, Wilson was 5/10 passing for 75 yards and one touchdown. He added one carry for four yards with his legs.
Wilson entered the game having thrown for 2,247 yards, eight touchdowns, and 11 interceptions this season.
New York’s game against Buffalo is televised on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
