Zach Wilson, the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback, delivered a touchdown and 151 passing yards on 15-of-23 attempts in Saturday’s 24-17 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. His lone TD came in the first quarter on a pass to Dee Eskridge, though he also underthrew Eskridge on a later deep attempt and was nearly intercepted. Wilson also missed a would-be touchdown to Tarik Black in the back of the end zone in the first quarter, with that drive ending on a fourth-down sack.
In the same game, Quinn Ewers stood out, completing 11 of 17 passes for 116 yards with two scores, effectively outshining Wilson. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he isn’t going to overreact to one exhibition game, but the backup role behind Tua Tagovailoa could be closer than expected heading into Miami’s preseason finale against the Jaguars next Saturday.
What it means:
– The Dolphins are evaluating their QB depth, with Wilson showing flashes but also execution hiccups on accuracy and downfield timing.
– Ewers’ efficient two-touchdown showing adds intrigue to the backup competition as Miami approaches its next tune-up.
– The upcoming game against Jacksonville will be crucial for finalizing the depth-chart behind Tagovailoa.
Summary: In a competitive and uneven showing, Wilson connected on a first-quarter TD to Eskridge but also misfires and near-misses highlighted by a missed deep ball and a near pick. Ewers delivered the more efficient performance, keeping the backup battle lively as Miami heads into its final preseason matchup.
Positive spin: The game underscored a healthy, competitive QB environment in Miami, with multiple players making plays and proving they can step in if needed, which bodes well for the team’s depth in the event of injuries or rotation opportunities.
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