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Wilson has been on the field for five passing plays on third down. On four of these plays, the Jets have come out in a 3×1 formation with three eligible receivers on one side and a single receiver on the other. On each of these plays, Garrett Wilson has been the single isolated receiver on his side. Isolating Wilson gives him more room to operate.
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Reich isolating Wilson on third down to maximize one-on-one opportunities and route-running upside.

Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich is deploying Wilson in isolated 3×1 formations on third down, positioning him as a single receiver on his side to maximize one-on-one opportunities and reduce traffic. Wilson has been isolated on four of five third-down passing plays in preseason, a strategic choice that leverages his elite route-running ability. Wilson himself praised Reich's approach as a return to simplified, talent-focused football reminiscent of how Terrell Owens was deployed—avoiding overcomplication and instead letting special talent operate in space.

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