Jets' Wilson races 68 yards for the TD against the Cowboys

ByRich Cimini ESPN logo
Sunday, September 17, 2023

ARLINGTON, Texas -- After a sluggish first quarter, the New York Jets got on the board Sunday in the second with a lightning strike -- a 68-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Garrett Wilsonin Week 2. It was the first score of the season against the Dallas Cowboys, and it cut the Dallas lead to 10-7.

Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett dialed up the play, as the Jets showed run on the first play of the drive, using a two-tight end package. Quarterback Zach Wilsonfaked the handoff to running backDalvin Cook and hit Wilson on a slant route.

Garrett Wilson did the rest, recording 56 yards after the catch as he sliced through the Dallas secondary. It was the second-year receiver's second touchdown reception from Wilson, who threw one to Garrett Wilson in Week 1 after starterAaron Rodgerswent down with what was called a season-ending Achilles injury.

It was Zach Wilson's longest touchdown pass of his career, and the catch was Wilson's first target of the day.