Locals in the NFL: Zach Wilson returns for Jets’ Week 4 comeback win … with a Griddy

New York Jets' Zach Wilson throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia | Photo by Matt Slocum, The Associated Press, St. George News

SPORTS — Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson was back in the NFL on Sunday, catching touchdown passes and dancing like he never left.

Yes, you read that right.

Wilson threw for 252 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions, and also caught a touchdown pass to open the second quarter as the Jets rallied for a 24-20 win Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“First, I hand it and see everyone flowing,” Wilson said in cheekily describing the double-reverse pass for the Jets’ first touchdown. “Thank goodness; I’ve got the best hands on the team, so I don’t have to worry.”

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Written by SEAN WALKER, KSL.com

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