Going into the Detroit Lions game, it was clear the New York Jets needed an aggressive, deep-bombing version of Zach Wilson to win. That was the best way to beat the Lions’ defense based on their schematic tendencies and strengths/weaknesses.
As it turns out, Wilson and the Jets did play an aggressive brand of football against Detroit. The results were mixed. Wilson hit a handful of deep shots but his overall consistency was poor.
To some, Wilson’s performance against Detroit may have been viewed as something that can be used as a springboard.