Jets preview Sunday clash between Wilson and Ward

Connor Rogers previews the former Ohio State teammates.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 21h1 min read

Buckeye on Buckeye cc: @OhioStateFB @ConnorJRogers breaks down what Garrett Wilson vs. Denzel Ward could look like Sun Via @nyjets on X

What happened: New York is highlighting the impending battle between wide receiver Garrett Wilson and Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward. Analyst Connor Rogers broke down the positional matchup featuring the two former Ohio State standouts.

Why it matters: Ward enters the game after the Browns highlighted him as a secondary cornerstone earlier this week. The contest pits Wilson, a 2022 first-round draft pick, against Ward, a 2018 top-five selection.

By the numbers: During the 2025 season, Ward recorded 39 tackles and one interception in 15 games for Cleveland. Wilson caught 36 passes for 395 yards and four touchdowns in seven appearances for New York.

What to watch: The teams take the field this weekend.

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