It’s possible 2023’s NFL game of the year heavily involved Zach Wilson. On the other side of the ball? A perennial MVP candidate and his four turnovers.
The New York Jets staged an unlikely comeback without Aaron Rodgers, knocking off a disheveled Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in overtime. An overtime forced by a doinked-in 50-yard field goal and ended by a 65-yard punt return touchdown by an undrafted free agent rookie (and aided by a blown tripping call).
So yes, the first Monday Night Football game of the year wasn’t a good one, but it was a great one. Chaos reigned for roughly 60 minutes of game play. Let’s go over how it unfolded, step-by-step.