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Jets rookie QB Zach Wilson sacked 6 times but rallies in debut defeat to Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In his NFL debut, New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson discovered what it was like to be Sam Darnold the last three years.

Under heavy pressure from the outset, Wilson struggled for two-plus quarters Sunday in a 19-14 loss to Darnold and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, completed 20 of 37 passes for 258 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. He was sacked six times and finished with an 82.9 passer rating.