Zach Wilson made a powerful case to grow to be the Denver Broncos’ No. 2 quarterback throughout a 38-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals within the crew’s preseason finale on Sunday.

Wilson completed 16-of-25 for 251 yards and two landing passes with out throwing an interception. He additionally added a 3rd rating on the bottom.

Rookie signal-caller Bo Nix didn’t take part within the contest after he secured the beginning job on Wednesday.

Jarrett Stidham opened up Sunday’s sport below heart for Denver earlier than Wilson entered close to the tip of the primary quarter. Stidham accomplished two of his 4 go makes an attempt for 28 yards in restricted motion.

Wilson wasn’t flawless, as he handled a number of the inaccuracy that plagued him all through his tenure with the New York Jets. Nonetheless, the previous No. 2 total decide within the 2021 draft was in a position to lengthen drives for the Broncos by way of the air and on the bottom. This included a 21-yard scramble close to the beginning of the second quarter.

He additionally discovered broad receiver Brandon Johnson for a 46-yard landing with simply over six minutes remaining within the fourth quarter.

Followers have been impressed together with his efficiency.

Although Nix is already entrenched as the Broncos’ Week 1 starter, Wilson gave himself a chance to move up the depth chart against Arizona after working with Denver’s third-string offense throughout the last “several weeks” of training camp (via Aric DiLalla of the crew’s official web site).

The Broncos completed their preseason motion with a 3-0 document.