N.Y. Jets: The Education of Zack Wilson Continues

From the desk: WALT MICHAELS' REVENGE

WEEK TWO

Patriots 25

JETS        6

FINAL

Hard To Survive Four Turnovers

The good news for the Jets, who absolutely, positively need a functioning running game to advance Zack Wilson's development, is Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson, and Michael Carter joined together on 28 rushes for 133 yards, an average of 4.7 yards per run.  This, minus the services of Mehki Becton.

In my pre-game, I said:

We all know Bill Belichick will take away what little rushing ability the Jets have, play cover-two, and force Zack Wilson into making mistakes between the numbers.  The million-dollar question is, will Zack Wilson get baited into Belichick's traps.  He played last week with a less than full complement of ball handlers.  Some of those players should be available on Sunday.

We know how that turned out.  

Gang Green held the Patriots to 101 yards on the ground, only 186 yards passing, and even sacked Mac Jones three times.  Zack Wilson was 19/33 (57.5%) for 210 yards but forced too many passes and wound up throwing four interceptions, albeit two were tipped, which still doesn't detract from the fact he threw into heavy traffic.

The Jets even won time-of-possession, out-passed the Patriots by 76 yards, out-ran them by 51 yards, not to mention nine first downs on the ground.  But it's still too tricky surviving four turnovers.

The education of Zack Wilson continues.