Zach Wilson took a step back in Week 14.
While he didn’t turn the ball over for the first time all year, the Jets rookie made a lot of mental mistakes, was far from accurate, and failed to find the endzone in New York’s loss to the Saints. To be fair, the offense around him was the most depleted it’s been all year.
But Wilson ranks 32nd in completion percentage, tied for 32nd in touchdown passes, 29th in passing yards per game and tied for 11th in interceptions thrown. Rookie growing pains are natural, but there’s no doubt the Jets would like to see Wilson developing at a faster and more consistent rate.
However, he isn’t the only rookie quarterback struggling with only four games left in the 2021 season. Three of the four other quarterbacks drafted in the first round aren’t having great seasons, either. The only real exception is Mac Jones.
With only a few games left in their first NFL seasons, let’s look at how Wilson’s classmates have fared.