Winning Matters Most to Jets Star Garrett Wilson, Who Explains His Hopes Amid 2-5 Start

A difficult start for New York

The Jets fell to 2-5 after losing at home in Week 7 to the Miami Dolphins, who had been winless. Wilson finished with two receptions for 26 yards on three targets.

Across the season, the wide receiver has 37 catches for 444 yards and three touchdowns. Wilson was the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. New York is 27th in points per game, averaging 19.6, and 23rd in total yards with 303.0 per game. The team ranks 22nd in rushing yards and 21st in passing yards.

Wilson on staying with Jets

Wilson said he wants to be with the Jets and wants the team to win games, which he described as the main thing missing. He also said he loves being in New York.

“Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest,” Wilson said. He added that he remains hopeful, even as each weekend’s loss hurts more.

The Jets drafted Wilson 10th overall in 2022, out of Ohio State. His four-year, $130 million contract begins next year.

Offense faces added challenges

The Jets have averaged 96.4 rushing yards and 206.6 passing yards per game this season, according to the figures in the report. Their 19.6 points per game places them 27th in the NFL.

Starting running back Breece Hall has been sidelined since Sept. 27 with a quad injury, adding to the challenges for an offense that has struggled to produce.