Denver Broncos third-string quarterback Zach Wilson posted an impressive stat line in the team’s preseason finale on Sunday, going 16-of-25 passing for 251 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers. Wilson also rushed twice for 22 yards and a score in a 38-12 victory.
Here’s a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to Wilson’s performance on Twitter/X on Sunday afternoon.
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Zach Wilson ➡️ @_bj7_ for SIX!
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/rV9VJaJwSz
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson is electric today. Sean Payton will not be cutting him.pic.twitter.com/2v50D7i8V8
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) August 25, 2024
i fully believe Zach Wilson has the ability to be a starter in the NFL
give him a year or two under Sean Payton and this kid can be a STUD pic.twitter.com/g0B856tEUc
— Tyler🐴 (@HighAsTy) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson is absolutely balling. He’s earned a #2 job somewhere.
16/25 251 yards 2 TD’s and 22 yds rushing
pic.twitter.com/hSXTv6FAsG— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson as of 6:00 left in the fourth quarter:
16-of-25
251 yards
2 TD
0 INT
1 TD run
123.9 passer rating— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 25, 2024
I love watching Zach Wilson be absolutely unpredictable. I feel alive.
— Bri 🦇 (@BriMaestas303) August 25, 2024
Man I’m so happy for Zach Wilson….
— Travis Scott (@MrTravisToYou) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson has looked pretty good today, and it’s more than just the fact he’s playing backups it’s about his process which has been the weakest part of his game thus far in his career. He’s getting his eyes backside on a number of these throws.
— Robby (@Robby_NFL) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson really just got thrown in the fire too early . I blame the scouts lol
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) August 25, 2024
Right imagine him thrown right in with the jets lol https://t.co/qJVuvI8KnL
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) August 25, 2024
Amazing how much better Zach Wilson looks with a decent offensive line and receivers that can catch the ball.
— Dan Carlile (@DCHeber83) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson looks 10x better with the Broncos and an offensive minded coach like Payton. Hope the kid thrives, he has all the talent.
— Code (@its_codeyo) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson is actually good – it’s just unfortunate he got drafted by the jets
— Td (@Td00392420) August 25, 2024
No one will agree with me, and that’s fine, but Zach Wilson should absolutely be an NFL starting QB somewhere. The coaching staff in New York was incompetent, but Wilson has the tools. https://t.co/FxFKCLm0pX
— Brandon Matthews (@RCDiscussion) August 25, 2024
The Dallas Cowboys gave up a 4th round pick for Trey Lance, who threw 5 INTs in his last preseason game.
The Denver Broncos gave up just a 6th round pick for Zach Wilson, and got a 7th rounder back. https://t.co/S9Dnzwiax2
— Trevor Judge (@TrevorJudge) August 25, 2024
Should be the #2 in Denver https://t.co/Y5qUTzGMvw
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) August 25, 2024
Zach Wilson should be the QB2.
Is the floor lower than Stidham? Yes. But the ceiling is astronomically higher.
I’m aware that QB2 should typically be the more steady, consistent guy (Stidham), but this situation should be the exception.
Or roll with 3 QBs. Keep Zach.
— AROD – Anthony Rodriguez (@AnthonyRod33) August 25, 2024
Following his performance against the Arizona Cardinals, Wilson seems likely to make Denver’s 53-man roster. Broncos coach Sean Payton has hinted that all three QBs — Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Wilson — will make the active roster. Denver’s cuts could begin as early as Monday.
