Garrett Wilson: I Don't Know Why I Wasn't More Involved in Jets Offense in Rams Loss

New York Jets star receiver Garrett Wilson didn't get his number called very often in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

When asked after the game why he wasn't more involved in the offense, Wilson said he's also trying to figure that out.

"I don't know, I just gotta go out and put my best foot forward and hope that things fall my way," Wilson told reporters. "I would love to be involved, love to make an impact on the game but if people see it differently, then that's out of my control. Just try and do what I can do."

Wilson was targeted seven times by Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and reeled in six catches for 54 yards. However, most of his production came in the fourth quarter after New York fell behind. His seven targets tied for second on the team alongside tight end Tyler Conklin, as fellow star receiver Davante Adams led the team with 13 targets, seven catches, 68 yards and a touchdown. Rodgers finished the game 28-of-42 for 256 yards, a touchdown and a lost fumble.

While Wilson is widely regarded as one of the top young receivers in the NFL, he hasn't taken the leap many expected of him with Rodgers under center. He's surpassed the 100-yard mark just four times this season and he's scored just six touchdowns. Adams, who joined the team in Week 7 after a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, is already tied for second on the Jets with five scores.

Adams recently acknowledged that his success is largely due to Wilson's presence on the opposite side of him, telling ESPN's Rich Cimini, "I've never played with a receiver that gets as much respect from defenses as he does. It gives me certain opportunities to be one-on-one more than what I've had in the past."

The Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday's loss, run the risk of losing both their top receivers this offseason. Adams is set to count for a $35.6 million cap hit in 2025, so he may have to be traded or released if he doesn't restructure his deal.

Even more concerning, Wilson could demand a trade if his frustrations continue to mount. The 2022 No. 10 pick will be eligible for a contract extension for the first time in his career, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he's hesitant to remain with a team that has missed the playoffs for 14 straight years.

New York is set to welcome a new regime following the firings of general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh, so the team's priority this offseason should be to keep Wilson happy.

When the Jets return to action against the Buffalo Bills next Sunday, Wilson will need just 13 yards to become the first Jets player since George Sauer in 1966-68 to record three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons.