Zach Wilson took repeated shots from the Miami Dolphins’ defense in the first half of Sunday’s game, and the New York Jets quarterback headed to the club’s locker room just before halftime. What happened to Wilson in Week 15, and what’s his current status?
Where Is Jets QB Zach Wilson in Week 15?
Wilson took four first-half sacks and was pressured on 12 of his 16 dropbacks as the Jets went down 24-0 to the division-rival Dolphins. He was clearly banged up and visited the blue medical tent along New York’s sideline during the first quarter. However, Wilson quickly re-entered the game.
Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson for the Jets’ final drive of the second quarter, and the broadcast cameras showed him headed to the locker room with trainers.
#Jets QB Zach Wilson reportedly went to the locker room early before half to get hydrated.
Trevor Siemian replaced him.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) December 17, 2023
CBS’ broadcast then indicated that Wilson was going to the locker room for hydration. Soon after the half, it was announced that Wilson would miss the remainder of the game with a concussion.
It’s been a rocky year for Wilson, to say the least, whether via injuries or poor play. Wilson has already been benched this season. The Jets moved to journeyman Tim Boyle in the third quarter of the club’s Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Boyle started New York’s next two games, while Wilson was demoted to the third string behind Siemian.
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But Boyle was so unproductive that Gang Green released him and turned back to Wilson in Week 14. Wilson rewarded the Jets, completing 27 of 36 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns while earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors in a 30-6 win over the Houston Texans.
However, Wilson had not carried over that performance into Week 15, as he completed just 4 of 11 attempts for 26 yards in the first half.
Fantasy Fallout From Wilson’s Departure
Siemian’s second pass in relief of Wilson went to Breece Hall, giving us hope that the star second-year RB’s versatility can be sustained, regardless of who is under center.
Garrett Wilson was a Flex option based on projectable volume, and that doesn’t change in this situation. He is a quantity — not quality — play.
This role carries risk but also comes with enough opportunities to consider playing him ahead of WRs with fewer chances or running backs on the wrong side of a committee.