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Zach Wilson embraces facing Sam Darnold, Panthers in Week 1

May 27, 2021; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during New York Jets OTA practice at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Noah K. Murray/Newsday Credit: Noah K. Murray/Newsday/Noah K. Murray

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Zach Wilson likes that his NFL debut will be against the Carolina Panthers, who just so happen to have former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold running their offense now.

"My first reaction was typical NFL, right?" Wilson said. "They love to bring the fans and I love it."

Wilson said his excitement level has nothing to do with playing against Darnold.