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Jets’ Zach Wilson Plays Backyard Football, Sneaks For TD Against Dolphins

Dec 19, 2021, 12:12 PM

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Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets rolls out of the pocket in the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

BY KYLE IRELAND
KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU and current New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson played some backyard football on a play before capping the drive with a QB sneak touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins hosted the Jets on Sunday, December 19.

With 12:00 left in the first half, Wilson scrambled to avoid defenders before connecting with Ryan Griffin for 23 yards.

This was fun, @ZachWilson.#NYJvsMIA on CBS pic.twitter.com/3ySHqS19ue

— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 19, 2021

Four plays later, Wilson kept the ball for a one-yard quarterback sneak that resulted in a score.

The run was Wilson’s third rushing touchdown of the season.

.@ZachWilson sneaks it for his third rushing touchdown of 2021. 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #TakeFlight #NYJvsMIA #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports https://t.co/zJe7AZ1a5K

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 19, 2021

After the touchdown, Wilson was 8/11 passing for 95 yards. He added one carry for one yard and a touchdown on the ground.

The former BYU star entered the game having thrown for 1,741 yards, six touchdowns, and 11 interceptions this season.

New York’s game against Miami is televised on CBS.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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