Broncos' Zach Wilson Impresses NFL Fans in Preseason vs ...
Zach Wilson made a strong case to become the Denver Broncos' No. 2 quarterback during a 38-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the team's preseason finale on Sunday.
Wilson finished 16-of-25 for 251 yards and two touchdown passes without throwing an interception. He also added a third score on the ground.
NFL @NFLFullback to the flat... and @ZachWilson finds him.????: #AZvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+????: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/3IJxBlOevH
Rookie signal-caller Bo Nix did not participate in the contest after he secured the starting job on Wednesday.
Jarrett Stidham opened up Sunday's game under center for Denver before Wilson entered near the end of the first quarter. Stidham completed two of his four pass attempts for 28 yards in limited action.
Wilson wasn't flawless, as he dealt with some of the inaccuracy that plagued him throughout his tenure with the New York Jets. Still, the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft was able to extend drives for the Broncos through the air and on the ground. This included a 21-yard scramble near the start of the second quarter.
NFL @NFLZach Wilson would not be denied a first down with his legs.????: #AZvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+????: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/r85lzj6TfQ
He also found wide receiver Brandon Johnson for a 46-yard touchdown with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
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Fans were impressed with his performance.
Chase Daniel @ChaseDanielZach Wilson is absolutely balling. He's earned a #2 job somewhere.16/25 251 yards 2 TD's and 22 yds rushingpic.twitter.com/hSXTv6FAsG
Robby @Robby_NFLZach Wilson has looked pretty good today, and it's more than just the fact he's playing backups it's about his process which has been the weakest part of his game thus far in his career. He's getting his eyes backside on a number of these throws.
Denver Broncos 365 @DailyBroncosZach Wilson QB2
Chris Harris @ChrisHarrisJrZach Wilson really just got thrown in the fire too early . I blame the scouts lol
StatMuse Football @statmusefbZach Wilson at the half:8/1193 YDS1 TDBroncos are eyeing a 3-0 record as they post a shutout at home. pic.twitter.com/0vlUqIV6LU
Zac Stevens @ZacStevensDNVRZach Wilson is leading the Broncos right down the field.
Casey Lundquist @casey_lundquistMan it's fun to see Zach Wilson play with some confidence again https://t.co/h5Pd3bo6wp
Devin Pendleton @DevinPendleton5Zach Wilson is Cookin today!
Although Nix is already entrenched as the Broncos' Week 1 starter, Wilson gave himself a chance to move up the depth chart against Arizona after working with Denver's third-string offense throughout the last "several weeks" of training camp (via Aric DiLalla of the team's official website).
The Broncos finished their preseason action with a 3-0 record.