When you are succeeding someone like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers, you have gigantic shoes to fill. And there is immense responsibility on your shoulders. With a historic New England Patriots vs. New York Jets underway, one has got it together while the other is fumbling.
Mac Jones first played as starting QB in 2021, while Zach Wilson only assumed the role this year, after his former QB suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. The gridiron is heated up, and a lot of catching up has to be done as the teams slide into a halftime.
A tale of two successors
The stats table paints a middling picture of the two successors’ performance. Patriots QB Mac Jones has a pass accuracy of 6 out of 11, while only 3 of 7 passes by Jets QB Zach Wilson have been successful. While Mac can boast of a touchdown, Wilson still has to make A-Rods happy who is no doubt keenly observing the match from his rehab center in California.
This match is going to be special for Zach since just a few days ago, his injured QB and 4x NFL MVP, A-Rods had told him to beat the Pats. While there are still 2 quarters left to go, Zach seems to have a tough time beating the Patriots. At the time of writing, the scores reflect a leading Patriots with 10-3, and the Jets are already feeling the blues without Rodgers.
After the bloodbath against the Dallas Cowboys, Zach Wilson desperately needs a win to earn the trust of fans and his teammates. There is a high chance of Aaron Rodgers returning to the gridiron before the season ends. Will Zach Wilson gift his mentor a playoff at the Super Bowl? Or will he disappoint him and see the Jets vanquished?
