ZACH WILSON

Wilson completed 55.6% of his passes for 2,334 yards with nine touchdowns to 11 interceptions across 13 starts. Wilson was one of the more electric players in college football through his final season at BYU. 2020 -- Washington Commanders pick Ohio State EDGE Chase YoungChase Young was the favorite around these parts not too long ago. Barkley has only 627 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games across the previous two seasons, though. 2016 -- Philadelphia Eagles pick North Dakota State QB Carson WentzCarson Wentz is on his third team in three years.

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on Feb. 10 at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

Joe Flacco is back with the New York Jets and he envisions himself back under center as their starting quarterback soon even if just for a few games.

The New York Jets will try to turn around their season without Zach Wilson for a few games.

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J.

Tampa Bay is 6-1 for the first time in franchise history, and Las Vegas is 2-0 without Jon Gruden.

Tom Brady will soon add another record to his tally. That’s when the 44-year-old Brady will go head-to-head with Bears rookie QB Justin Fields, who is 22. According to ProFootballTalk, the 22-year difference will set a new NFL record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks. The previous record was Tom Brady vs. Mac Jones three weeks ago. RELATED: Tom Brady is ‘most-hated’ NFL player in 36 states, Michigan picks Aaron RodgersThe previous record for the largest age gap between starting quarterbacks was set last year, when Brady and the Buccaneers played Justin Herbert and the Chargers.

Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in the NFL’s return to London.

The Bills and Chiefs are returning to the field and their Sunday night game at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled to resume at 10:15 p.m. local time after a delay of more than an hour due to lightning and heavy rain.

In a special week five matchup, the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons will hop across the pond for a game in London as part of the NFL International Series. Sunday will mark the 29th time the NFL will host a game in England, as well as the third at Tottenham Hotspur Stadum. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)This will be the Falcons’ second trip to London. What: NFL International Series (Week 5)Who: New York Jets (1-3) vs. Atlanta Falcons (1-3)When: Sunday, October 10Time: 9:30 a.m. ETWhere: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England)Channel: NFL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamThere will also be a game next Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when the Miami Dolphins will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Jets are tied with the Patriots and Dolphins, while the Bills have jumped out to a 3-1 record and the AFC East lead.

Matt Ammendola kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime, and then Randy Bullock was wide left on a potential tying 49-yarder with 15 seconds left to give the New York Jets their first victory, 27-24 over the Tennessee Titans.

With the struggles we’ve seen with Zach Wilson in New York it’s safe to ask if he’s ready to start as a QB in the NFL. Former NFL QB Alex Smith reveals the dangers in playing to early on a rebuilding team and how that can have long-term effects on a QB’s game.

The AFC East goes to battle in week 2, as all four teams compete against each other, with the Jets hosting the Patriots and the Bills visiting the Dolphins.

Rookie wide receivers is a winner. Aaron Rodgers is a loser. Fans of the Washington Football Team are in need of a bath.

Oregon and Iowa are the big movers in The Associated Press college football poll after road wins over top-10 opponents.

Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers is having a rough second half.

For the 2021 season, these are the starting quarterbacks, listed from worst to best. Jalen Hurts (Eagles)The Eagles have made it clear that they want Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback. A duel threat, it’s still unknown if he’ll be the starting quarterback for the Eagles in the long term. Teddy Bridgewater (Broncos)Bridgewater is playing as the team’s starting quarterback this season, replacing former rookie Drew Lock after a lackluster season. His strong arm and analytical mind allowed him to stand up to some of the truly great quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees.

New York Jets defensive end Vinny Curry has a rare blood disorder that required his spleen to be removed.

Zach Wilson directed three scoring drives and threw his first two touchdown passes of the preseason in the New York Jets’ 23-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson is lost for the season after rupturing an Achilles tendon during a joint practice Thursday with the Green Bay Packers.

Justin Fields outshined his fellow first-round quarterbacks in their preseason openers.

New York Jets offensive lineman Cameron Clark has a bruised spinal cord and is expected to make a full recovery after he was hospitalized with a neck injury.

After missing the first two practices of training camp, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson arrived at the Jets' facility and inked his fully guaranteed four-year, $35.15 million rookie contract.

Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson appeared on the field at their teams’ first training camp practices.

Robert Saleh and the New York Jets were focused on football again after spending the last several days mourning the loss of their friend, colleague and mentor.

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was in a “horrific” bicycle accident over the weekend and is in critical condition.

The New York Jets have been on a mostly fruitless search for the next Joe Namath since he last played for the team in 1976.

Woody Johnson is happy to be back.

Jamison Crowder was a bit surprised when the New York Jets approached him during the offseason about taking a pay cut.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson couldn’t help but notice a difference in Sam Darnold’s persona when he walked into Bank of America Stadium for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp.

The 2021 NFL schedule is out, and some teams might be more thankful than others for how their regular-season slate was sequenced.

Zach Wilson is the new face of the New York Jets and the latest quarterback tasked with lifting the team back to respectability.

While some NFL players take a while to demonstrate their true value, these draft picks could get off to a fast start with their pro careers.

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

The 2021 NFL draft -- all 14 hours, 52 minutes of it -- is complete, and Nate Davis has a deep look on what went on, starting with Trevor Lawrence.

Several NFL teams made significant improvements with a talent infusion through the draft, but only one franchise's class received an A+.

Following the highest-scoring season in league history, the NFL draft proved its clubs are more committed than ever to keep lighting up the scoreboard.

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books.

Zach Wilson was drafted second overall by the New York Jets on Thursday but that’s not why the former BYU quarterback was trending on social media.

The New York Jets entered a new era Thursday night after drafting BYU’s Zach Wilson with the No. 2  pick and according to the rookie, his reign as quarterback will include a Super Bowl appearance.

Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Zac Wilson of BYU were the first two players off the board, as expected, in the NFL Draft.

The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.

The NFL draft started with Trevor Lawrence to the Jaguars at No. 1 and ended with Joe Tryon going to the Buccaneers at No. 32. Analysis on each pick.

The NFL draft started with Trevor Lawrence to the Jaguars at No. 1 and ended with Joe Tryon going to the Buccaneers at No. 32. Analysis on each pick.

Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Nolan Bianchi, who is tracking Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft.

While three quarterbacks might have clear landing spots atop the first round of this year's NFL draft, Trey Lance and Justin Fields remain mysteries.

Thirteen prospects will attend next week’s NFL draft in person.

The New York Jets have traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are sending Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell to another of the top quarterback’s pro days, with the pair spotted in Provo for BYU’s Zach Wilson. Holmes and Campbell were also in attendance for North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance’s pro day, so don’t sound the alarms. Detroit’s new regime has made it clear they’re leaving everything on the table for Pick 7, so this shouldn’t surprise anyone. Consider this simply as the general manager and head coach doing their due diligence on a top prospect. So, the quarterback position is very important, and if the value’s there and the right guy’s there, he’d be in heavy consideration.

The Detroit Lions are heading into uncharted waters with a new general manager, head coach and starting quarterback. Check out fellow MLive Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke’s first mock draft of the offseason by clicking here. This pick isn’t a knock on Jalen Hurts, the team’s second-round quarterback pick last year, but more about Lance’s ceiling and opportunity for built-in patience to figure out what they have in each. Detroit Lions -- Alabama WR DeVonta SmithThe choice between DeVonta Smith and Alabama teammate Jaylen Waddle was more agonizing than expected. He had 36 tackles, four sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two touchdowns.

But that offensive line was trash last year -- bottom three in the league according to ProFootballFocus -- and now they have a chance to pair Jonah Williams with the best offensive lineman in the country. But he’s going to need people to help him do it, and Chase has the talent to do just that. But this draft is top-heavy with offensive playmakers, and the Lions need a few of those too. Carolina Panthers: Florida TE Kyle PittsThe only team to take a tight end this high since 2007 is, yup, your Detroit Lions. No wonder ProFootballFocus has called him the best offensive lineman in this class.

The Detroit Lions have their new head coach and general manager, but the franchise is also exploring trades for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Related: 6 potential landing spots for Detroit Lions QB Matthew StaffordColumn: Matthew Stafford became the best QB in Lions history. For what it’s worth, quarterbacks were still a popular choice for the Lions after the season ended. Justin Fields and Zach Wilson have been mocked to Detroit in recent weeks, but it’s officially time to get to know the rest of the Day 1 quarterback offerings. He officially declared and is in the heat of the battle to be this year’s QB2 with Fields and Lance behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence.

ALLEN PARK -- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. had the Detroit Lions in last year’s Tua Tagovailoa sweepstakes. Kiper released his first full mock draft of the year, sending Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields to the Lions at Pick 7. Detroit told its longtime quarterback he’ll be moved if the team finds “fair market value,” according to a league source. Fields has been a popular name for Detroit in early mock drafts, going at Pick 7 in semi-recent mocks from The Athletic and NBC Sports. “I would say Justin Fields, he’s not your prototypical quarterback in the sense that -- Justin, I mean prototypical young quarterback, because he’s all about football,” Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah said of his former college teammate in Fields.

ALLEN PARK -- It’s time to get familiar with five quarterbacks who could make sense for the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Lions quarterback remains under contract through 2023, but that last season is a voidable deal, giving both sides flexibility. NFL mock draft roundup: Receivers, EDGE rushers popular choice for Detroit LionsSee below for five quarterbacks to track ahead of April’s draft, with some options for the No. 7 pick and later rounds in mind:Justin Fields, QB, Ohio StateWhen Justin Fields is clicking, he really looks the part of future NFL starting quarterback. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota StateIt’s easy to forget about Trey Lance during bowl season thanks to North Dakota State’s standing as North Dakota State.

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

The Brigham Young Cougars and the Univesity of Central Florida hit the field on the second day of bowl season. The Knights look to finish strong after missing their conference championship game for the second season in a row. He could be the third quarterback in the history of the school to lead the program to multiple bowl game wins. Here’s how to watch Tuesday’s bowl game. What: RoofClaim.com Boca Raton BowlWho: UCF Knights (6-3) vs. BYU Cougars (10-1)When: Tuesday, Dec. 22Time: 7 p.m.

(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupel’s plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A really good football team,” Heupel said. “Kind of reminds me of why you don’t play football in Provo in December,” Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.

ALLEN PARK -- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was one of the leaders of the charge linking Tua Tagovailoa to the Detroit Lions last year. That much turned out to be true, with the coach and general manager getting fired after Detroit’s loss on Thanksgiving. Kiper and counterpart Todd McShay released an early 2021 NFL mock draft, sending BYU quarterback Zach Wilson to the Lions. If the new regime opts for a fresh start, get used to Wilson’s name heading into draft season. Wilson has continued to soar up draft boards, though, and seems destined to go on Day 1.

Coastal Carolina, the mullet-wearing, professional wrestling-imitating football team from the Sun Belt, is now the darling of the Group of Five. At 10-0, Coastal Carolina moved up to No. It was an impressive showing from Coastal Carolina, which now has the country’s attention. 3 in this week’s AP poll, and No. A fun game with Coastal Carolina, no doubt, but Zach Wilson struggled against a physical and aggressive front.

The Cougars defense, which had allowed less than 90 yards rushing a game coming in, was pounded by Coastal Carolina for 281 yards. But Coastal Carolina linebackers Gunter and Teddy Gallagher kept blocking and hitting Wilson after the interception. Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers pulled off the latest milestone in a season full of them. POLL IMPLICATIONSCount on Coastal Carolina moving up if there's any room in the rankings. Coastal Carolina travels to Troy next Saturday to make up a game postponed in November.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).

21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night. Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. “They came out and they put on a show,” Boise State receiver Khalil Shakir said. Boise State: The Broncos have another short week before returning to conference play, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

2 Alabama heading into a huge ACC matchup at fourth-ranked Notre Dame this week. The rest of the top five remained the same, with Ohio State at No. 1 on their ballots had Clemson third behind Ohio State. Penn State had the fourth-longest active streak behind Alabama (205), Ohio State (138) and Clemson (94). 4 Notre Dame: Another “biggest game of the year” — until the next one.

Down 12, Wilson found Milne for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 53 seconds remaining in the third. Wilson gave BYU the lead back with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Masen Wake with 10:35 left to make it 29-26 following a 2-point conversion pass from Wilson to Tyler Allgeier. Wilson threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Milne with three minutes remaining before Allgeier iced it with a 14-yard touchdown run with 1:40 left. Clayton Tune finished 21 of 31 for 310 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston (1-1). Trailing by 11 to start the second quarter, Houston scored 23 straight points to take a 26-14 lead with three minutes left in the third.

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama won 63-48. 2 Alabama in a game that could very well be first of three meetings between the SEC superpowers. A conference title rematch in Atlanta would surprise no one and another meeting in the College Football Playoff would hardly be shocking. UCF (minus 3 1/2) at Memphis — @alanwooten19Knights have won 13 straight against the Tigers; average score in the last three: 50-42 ... UCF 45-44. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

15 BYU past UTSA 27-20 on Saturday. Allgeier posted his second 100-yard game of his career to help rescue an inconsistent BYU offense. Lowell Narcisse threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns – all after halftime – on 17-of-20 passing to lead the Roadrunners. BYU trailed for the first time this season when UTSA took a 3-0 lead on a 39-yard field goal from Hunter Duplessis in the first quarter. The Roadrunners forced a punt, but BYU was able to run out the clock following a roughing the punter penalty with 15 seconds left.

Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks to pass during a game against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers at Neyland Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. "Obviously, Zach Wilson made some mistakes and he'd like to take some of them back," BYU coach Kalani Sitake. Tennessee LB Henry To'o is the first true freshman to lead the team in tackles (seven) in a season opener since 1996. BYU TE Matt Bushman led the team with six catches for 62 yards in the opener. PREDICTION: Tennessee 23, BYU 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.