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Zach Wilson made things look Big Easy in his New Orleans debut. <\/p>\n

Wilson, getting the start for the Saints in their preseason opener on Saturday, made quite the impression by throwing for 145 yards and a touchdown \u2014 with no turnovers. <\/p>\n

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The former No. 2 overall draft pick by the Jets completed 11 of his 16 passes and finished his effort with a 118 passer rating.<\/p>\n

Wilson, 27, has posted just three NFL regular season games with a passer rating over 100, and though this game ultimately won\u2019t count in the record book, he did make a strong case to be the backup behind Tyler Shough.<\/p>\n

Wilson made multiple downfield throws, including a 28-yard pass off play-action to get the Saints down to the 1-yard line. The BYU product then finished off that drive with a quick pass for his first throwing touchdown of the preseason. <\/p>\n

He added two more deep throws \u2014 a 37-yard pass and a 28-yarder \u2014 on the final drive of the half for New Orleans, setting up a field goal.<\/p>\n

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Wilson made his case for the backup job while Spencer Rattler went 8-for-11 with just 42 yards passing while also fumbling the ball.<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s NFL odyssey has seen him go from hyped Jets draft selection to getting traded to the Broncos for a late-round selection before failing to catch on in a meaningful way with the Dolphins.<\/p>\n

He joined the Saints on a one-year deal this offseason, making it the fourth team of his career, as he hopes to regain his footing professionally.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a busy few weeks for Wilson, who welcomed a baby girl to the world with his wife, Nicolette, on July 22. It is their first child together.<\/p>\n

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