EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Facing the New England Patriots for the first time, New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson received his "welcome-to-the-rivalry" moment on his first pass. And his second. And his fifth. And his 10th.
The rookie quarterback was intercepted three times in his first five pass attempts Sunday at MetLife Stadium, equaling his interception total for his entire 2020 season at BYU.
Wilson, drafted second overall, became the first Jets player in 40 years to throw interceptions on his first two passes. Vinny Testaverde did it in 2000. He also became the first Jets quarterback to throw three interceptions in the first half of a game since Geno Smith in 2014.