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Jets QB Zach Wilson on his return: 'Got to be better, man'

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson lived by the long ball in his return to the starting lineup, resulting in one of the most prolific passing days of his young career, but he lamented his mistakes after a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Wilson said his third-quarter interception, which set up a Detroit field goal, was "a bad decision." Speaking of his overall performance, he said, "I got to be better, man."

That he showed accountability after the Jets' third straight loss was a stark contrast to his postgame comments from his previous start, Nov.