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QBNO40 insightsLatest Sep 8, 2026

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NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson struggled in 2023 as the Jets finished 7-10, with the source noting that while Wilson's poor play was a factor, the team's fundamental flaws on the offensive line and at wide receiver were at the center of the struggles. The Jets' 7-10 record was artificially inflated by tight wins against two of the three worst teams in the NFL (teams that earned top-three draft picks), with the Jets actually 5-9 with three games remaining before those victories.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026Gang Green Nation

Wilson cratered as Jets starting quarterback in 2022, with his putrid play camouflaging major personnel issues on both the offensive line and wide receiver. The source notes that five of the Jets' seven wins that year came against backup quarterbacks, and Wilson's poor performance masked the fact that the team was further away from having a championship offense than simply upgrading the QB position would fix.

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NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026Gang Green Nation

Zach Wilson made the Saints roster but is listed as the number three quarterback behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler; he completed 20 of 28 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in preseason.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Zach Wilson made the Saints' roster but is listed as the number three quarterback behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, despite completing 20 of 28 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in preseason.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zach Wilson was selected #2 overall by the New York Jets under Joe Douglas, one of five top-11 picks made by Douglas during his six-year tenure.

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NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026Hogs Haven

Wilson is the Saints' third-string quarterback who hasn't started a game since 2023, offering minimal hope behind starter Tyler Shough and backup Spencer Rattler.

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NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson is listed as a backup to Tyler Shough in New Orleans' quarterback room. He has not started a game since 2023, indicating minimal viability as a backup option behind Shough.

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PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Played well in preseason action with solid efficiency: 9-of-12 for 93 yards with zero turnovers; faced significant pressure (7 times) and was sacked once.

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Wilson appeared in the Saints' preseason finale against Dallas, where he was sacked during the fourth quarter in a 27-24 victory. The sack occurred in a game where New Orleans showed significant improvement in penalty discipline (four accepted penalties for 39 yards) compared to earlier preseason performances.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Entered at quarterback for the Saints in the third quarter and led the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, completing 4 of 4 passes for 38 yards to secure the Saints' first preseason win 27-24 over Dallas.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson remains on the Saints roster behind Tyler Shough, with Spencer Rattler also competing for the backup quarterback role following the waiver of Hunter Dekkers.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson does not make Jordyn Tyson's Saints 53-man roster projection. Although Wilson looked like the better QB in game 1 of the preseason, his momentum was destroyed by a poor game 2 performance, and he was not selected over Rattler or Shough for the backup role.

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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson completed 9 of 12 passes for 93 yards against the Cowboys in preseason week 3, posting a solid performance after a poor showing against the Rams; the source notes Wilson looked great in the team's preseason debut and that strong showings from him give the team more confidence heading into the regular season.

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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Wilson had a solid preseason rebound after struggling against the Rams, completing 9-of-12 passes for 93 yards. The source indicates he "looked great in the team's preseason debut" and that strong showings from both young passers give the team confidence heading into the regular season, though the QB2 decision remains difficult.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson led a winning drive for the Saints in the preseason finale, orchestrating a field goal drive with 1:55 remaining to secure a 27-24 victory over the Cowboys. The source notes that the Saints, like the Cowboys, are unsettled at the backup QB position.

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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

QB Zach Wilson completed 9 of 12 passes for 93 yards with a 96.9 passer rating and added a rushing touchdown in the preseason finale, making a final push for the QB2 job with solid efficiency and dual-threat upside.

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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Zach Wilson completed 9 of 12 passes for 93 yards with a 96.9 rating and added a rushing touchdown in the Saints preseason finale, as each backup quarterback made a final push for the QB2 job.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson came in for the second half of the Saints' preseason game against Dallas after Rattler's strong first-half performance; the source notes both Wilson and Rattler struggled in their previous preseason game, but Rattler's superior performance in this outing suggests Wilson is losing the battle for the QB2 role.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Will play QB for New Orleans Saints in preseason Week 3 against Dallas Cowboys; Saints starters will not play despite participating in pre-game warmup.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson, the second pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, is trying to make the Saints' 53-man roster. The question is whether the Saints will keep three quarterbacks. Wilson had been behind Rattler for much of camp, but he started over Rattler in the second preseason game. Wilson and Rattler made mistakes in that game, so neither should feel like they're roster locks.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson struggled in the Saints' preseason Week 2 shutout loss to the Rams and will not have a major game in front of him in Week 3; the backup quarterback job remains wide open, with the possibility of the Saints adding another QB if both Wilson and Spencer Rattler continue to underperform.

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NegativeBustAug 27, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Zach Wilson struggled in the Saints' preseason Week 3 loss to the Rams and will not have a major role in Week 3; the backup quarterback job remains wide open, with the possibility that poor performances from both Wilson and Spencer Rattler could prompt the Saints to add another QB to the room.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Wilson is competing with Rattler for the Saints No. 2 QB spot but has shown concerning regression. The source notes Wilson "had his moments against the Jaguars, but the regression that took place against the Rams has to be noticed." In his start vs. the Rams, Wilson completed 6-of-12 for 55 yards with 1 interception. The source states "the confidence in the backups is not high right now," and neither Wilson nor Rattler has "really taken the job." Wilson will have an opportunity this week to prove last week was a fluke.

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NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson started for the Saints against the Rams and his play was not inspiring; he finished 6-of-12 for 55 yards with an interception. Wilson had shown moments against the Jaguars earlier in the preseason, but the regression against the Rams is notable. He is competing with Rattler for the No. 2 quarterback spot, and neither has really taken the job so far.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026Turf Show Times

Wilson and Spencer Rattler were compared unfavorably to Stetson Bennett in preseason performance; the source notes that Wilson and Rattler 'were not' better than Bennett in the past weekend's preseason action, suggesting Bennett's upside relative to the Saints' current backup options.

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson is the New Orleans Saints' backup quarterback option; the source questions whether Wilson and Spencer Rattler are better than Stetson Bennett, implying they underperformed in recent action and the Saints could be interested in acquiring Bennett.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Wilson struggled in the Saints' preseason opener, failing to generate scoring opportunities and throwing an interception to Al'Zillion Hamilton on 3rd-and-11 in the second quarter, which led to a Rams touchdown and contributed to New Orleans' offensive futility.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback Zach Wilson, who impressed in the Saints' first preseason game by pushing the ball downfield and appearing to be the favorite for the QB2 role, regressed significantly in the second preseason outing. Wilson was indecisive, antsy in the pocket, and inaccurate, finishing 6-of-12 for 55 yards and an interception. The source notes this was a stark contrast to his strong initial performance and raises questions about his consistency for the backup role.

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NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Zach Wilson's QB2 battle prospects took a significant hit in the second preseason game after impressing in the first outing. Wilson was indecisive, antsy in the pocket, and inaccurate, finishing 6-of-12 for 55 yards and an interception. The source notes this was a stark contrast to his strong initial preseason appearance where he looked like the favorite for the backup role.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saints backup quarterback Zach Wilson did not stand out in a preseason loss to the Rams, with the source noting the Saints' overall rough outing. Wilson played one half in the Saints' quarterback competition with Spencer Rattler, but Rattler moved the offense better in the second half. Wilson was sacked by Wesley Bailey in the first quarter of the game.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Turf Show Times

Saints backup quarterback Zach Wilson played the first half of the preseason game against the Rams and was sacked by Wesley Bailey in the first quarter. Wilson did not stand out in the Saints' 34-0 loss, with Spencer Rattler moving the offense better in the second half.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson started the Saints' second preseason game but was benched after the first half, replaced by Spencer Rattler. Wilson threw an interception on the opening drive of the second quarter on a pass intended for Bub Means, indicating struggles in the preseason contest.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Saints QB Zach Wilson threw an interception to Rams cornerback Al'zillion Hamilton on the first play of the second quarter, leading to a Stetson Bennett TD run. Wilson was benched in the second half, replaced by Spencer Rattler, signaling the source's assessment that the backup performed similarly poorly.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second pick of the 2021 NFL Draft is on his fourth roster since the start of 2024 and has been the third quarterback behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler with the Saints; threw an interception early in the second quarter in a preseason start, which did not help his case to move up the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson got a start at quarterback for the Saints against the Rams but is on his fourth roster since the start of 2024. He's been the third quarterback behind Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, and the source notes 'He didn't help his case to move up,' suggesting his performance did not improve his standing in the Saints' quarterback hierarchy.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson will be evaluated by the Saints in the preseason game against the Rams as the team uses the game to evaluate quarterbacks, with Spencer Rattler also in the mix.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zach Wilson is expected to see the field in Week 2 preseason for the Saints against LA Rams as part of the QB2 competition. Head coach Kellen Moore will likely rest his starters while position battles continue.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Saints in March after spending last season with the Miami Dolphins and is competing with Spencer Rattler for the backup quarterback role. In his New Orleans debut against Jacksonville, the 27-year-old impressed, completing 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions and a 118 QBR, earning 35% of reader votes as the most impressive player in the matchup.

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PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Won Canal Street Chronicles poll with 35% of votes as most impressive player in Saints preseason debut against Jaguars; completed 11 of 16 passes for 145 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions, and 118 QBR in his New Orleans debut. Second-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft signed one-year deal with Saints in March after spending 2025 season with Miami Dolphins. Competing with Spencer Rattler for backup quarterback role and expected to get significant playing time again in Week 2 against Rams.

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PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Caleb predicts Zach Wilson once again outplays Spencer Rattler, resulting in him winning the QB2 job for the Saints.

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