THE APEX TIMES
Michael Wilson’s Lions throw wasn’t about scoring more, but it taught him something about QB life
Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson said his trick-of-the-moment pass to Jacoby Brissett produced his “first completion of all time,” and he insists the experience came with a simple lesson: quarterbacks get paid to do something uniquely hard.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson does not plan to chase quarterback reps, and his latest attempt only reinforced that point.
The reception-that-wasn’t, at least in Wilson’s mind, came during last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. Wilson completed a pass to quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a 7-yard gain on fourth-and-1 at the Detroit 9.
Wilson said he believes it was his first completed pass in a game, and he explained the throw was designed to be catchable. He added that he didn’t want to force a “crazy” pass that could bounce, especially in a fourth-down spot.
On that play, Wilson acknowledged it could have been better, but the Cardinals still scored the next snap. Brissett ultimately found tight end Teagan Quitoriano for a passing touchdown instead.
Brissett, who was on the receiving end of Wilson’s throw, also made it clear he is not interested in turning into the thrower. His reaction framed the catch-and-traffic side of the play as something he would not want to repeat.
Why It Matters
- The episode highlights a rare, gadget-style moment that still ended with a standard scoring drive, with quarterback Brissett connecting with Teagan Quitoriano next.
- Wilson’s comments underscore the gap in skill sets between receiving and throwing, which can matter for how teams evaluate trick-play risk versus reward.
- Brissett’s response also indicates that even successful end-zone moments do not automatically translate into willingness to change roles, keeping the quarterback position stable.
Key Facts
- Michael Wilson made a pass to Jacoby Brissett against the Detroit Lions on fourth-and-1 at the Detroit 9.
- The completion went for 7 yards and was described by Wilson as his first completed pass in a game.
- Wilson said he did not want to make the throw difficult to catch, noting his feet were not set and he was aiming for a lofted, secure delivery.
- The Cardinals scored on the next play after the Wilson-to-Brissett completion.
- Brissett said he would not seek more targets from wideout-to-quarterback playmaking.