NOTE: This story has been updated to include Monday night’s game.
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 15, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Here’s a sight few expected to see Sunday: Zach Wilson in victory formation and taking a knee as the New York Jets handed the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season.
It wasn’t a huge day statistically for the former BYU and Corner Canyon High School star, but Wilson’s turnover-free performance — combined with four Eagles miscues — rallied New York to a 20-14 victory over Philadelphia at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
“It’s huge — a big win for us against an unbelievable team, a good team on the other side,” Wilson said after the game. “We haven’t had any easy ones. We needed this win. We kept fighting.”
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ third interception of the game set up an 8-yard touchdown run from Jets running back Breece Hall to give New York an 18-14 lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Wilson then connected with Randall Cobb on a two-point conversion to extend the lead.
The second-year pro completed 19 of 33 passes for 186 yards and rushed for 15 yards on four carries — including a 9-yard run. He also was sacked five times for -31 yards.
The Eagles had a final chance to remain the NFL‘s lone unbeaten team, but the Jets’ defense knocked away a deep pass on fourth down. Wilson then closed out the victory with a pair of kneel-downs.
Here’s a look at how pro Cougars fared in Week 6:
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Allgeier gained 51 yards on 13 carries in the Falcons’ 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
Zayne Anderson, CB, Green Bay Packers
The former Stansbury High School star and the Packers had a bye in Week 6.
Chris Brooks, RB, Miami Dolphins
Brooks gained 28 yards on six carries before leaving with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Dolphins’ 42-21 victory over the Panthers.
Michael Davis, CB, L.A. Chargers
Davis finished with four solo tackles and two passes defended in the Chargers’ 20-17 loss to the Cowboys on Monday night.
Blake Freeland, OT, Indianapolis Colts
The former BYU and Herriman High School star played in the Colts’ 37-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Jaren Hall, QB, Minnesota Vikings
The former BYU and Maple Mountain High School QB was active but did not play in the Vikings’ 19-13 victory over the Bears.
Taysom Hill, TE/QB, New Orleans Saints
Hill finished with seven catches for 49 yards, completed his lone pass for 4 yards and carried the ball once for 2 yards in the Saints’ 20-13 loss to the Texans.
Puka Nacua, WR, L.A. Rams
The former BYU and Orem High School star finished with career-lows of four catches and 26 yards in the Rams’ 26-9 victory over the Cardinals.
Sione Takitaki, LB, Cleveland Browns
Takitaki collected his second sack of the season and Cleveland’s defense shut down San Francisco in a 19-17 home victory for the Browns (3-2).
Khyiris Tonga, DT, Minnesota Vikings
The BYU and Granger High School alumnus made three tackles (two solo) in the Vikings’ 19-13 victory over the Bears.
Kyle Van Noy, LB, Baltimore Ravens
Van Noy got his first sack for the Ravens in Baltimore’s 24-16 victory over Tennessee in London. The 10-year pro also had a pass defended in the victory.
Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Warner certainly wasn’t to blame for the 49ers’ first loss of the season — a 19-17 road setback vs. the Browns. The former BYU star intercepted a pass for the second consecutive week and returned it 32 yards, while adding seven tackles (three solo) and a pass defended for San Francisco (5-1).
Jamaal Williams, RB, New Orleans Saints
The Saints placed Williams on injured reserve Sept. 23 with a hamstring issue. He is eligible to return in Week 7.
Zach Wilson, QB, N.Y. Jets
Read about the former BYU and Corner Canyon QB’s victory over the previously unbeaten Eagles in the story above.
Injured reserve
- Brady Christensen, OL, Carolina Panthers
- Dax Milne, WR, Washington Commanders
Practice squads
- Matt Bushman, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
- Kaleb Hayes, DB, N.Y. Giants
- Daniel Sorensen, S, New Orleans Saints
- Chris Wilcox, CB, San Diego Chargers
Positions: Center (C), cornerback (CB), defensive lineman (DL), kicker (K), linebacker (LB), long snapper (LS), offensive lineman (OL), punter (P), quarterback (QB), running back (RB), return specialist (RS), safety (S), tight end (TE), wide receiver (WR).
