Sport: New York Jets QB Zach Wilson knocked out of game with knee injury

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october 24, 2021

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson left Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after sustaining a knee injury in the second quarter.

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by New England Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant.
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Wilson was hit by Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon after a pass attempt and remained on the ground before being helped off by trainers and undergoing evaluation in the medical tent.

Zach Wilson Identifies Tough Stat For The Jets Offense

The New York Jets are just 1-4 to start the year, and have really struggled to get things going on offense. A major issue: slow starts by Zach Wilson and company. The Jets are third-worst in the NFL, with just 267 offensive yards per game. They’re in the bottom four in both passing and rushing […] The post Zach Wilson Identifies Tough Stat For The Jets Offense appeared first on The Spun.

He was initially listed as questionable to return but later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

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The rookie was replaced by Mike White, a fourth-year veteran who had never attempted an NFL pass. On his first attempt after coming in for Wilson, White completed a 3-yard touchdown to Jets wide receiver Corey Davis.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to hand off the ball during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

© Brian Fluharty, Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks to hand off the ball during the first half of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Wilson, the No. 2 overall selection in this year's NFL draft out of BYU, completed 6 of 10 passes for 51 yards before exiting the contest.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York Jets QB Zach Wilson knocked out of game with knee injury

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