For WR Garrett Wilson and QB Justin Fields, the script couldn't have been written more perfectly.

The former Ohio State teammates reunited earlier this year as the Jets brought in a new regime looking to begin a fresh era in New York. And in their first game together since January of 2021, the duo connected for a 33-yard touchdown against the Steelers in front of a home crowd that sparked memories of games at "The Shoe" several years ago.

For Wilson, though, it's the "off-script" moments with his college QB that will be the difference maker for the Jets' offense this season.

"It's going to be a learning curve, [but] just how fast he [Fields] is picking it up and then creating the plays after, off script, and staying alive -- stuff like that," he said. "For receivers, it's like a dream. All of the sudden, you're running routes, and you get to break off and play street ball a little bit and it's open."

Wilson said finding second plays was a point of emphasis during his time at Ohio State. The preparation for those moments -- and knowing precisely where to be when Fields took off -- paid off with what he described as some "timely plays" for the Buckeyes. And while the fourth-year receiver said he has gotten away from preparing for those instances in recent years, doing so has quickly become a focal point of OC Tanner Engstrand's offense.

"We drill that, talk about it once a week, knowing where your spots are," he said. "It's a whole game within the game. We have designated spots we have to be at. It's not truly street ball. When I say that, that's like the young me talking. The reality of it is we have a whole operation and plan that we have to be on when he does scramble and the opportunities are there. If you get those opportunities, you want to take advantage. Because those can be big plays."

For Wilson, that preparation is just one of the many things he enjoys about Engstrand and the offense the first-year play caller is building.

"I like his mindset," Wilson said of Engstrand. "I'm a simple guy when it comes to the OCs. I get along with Tanner really well and it's just because of his love for the game and his demeanor every day. He's the same person every day. He has a standard that he expects out of us and he's not going to wane on it."

That high standard was on display in Week 1 as the Jets scored on their first four possessions of the game. The team put up the most points in a season opener since 2018 and matched the Green & White's 2024 season high. But despite the productive the team ultimately fell short -- and finding ways to win will be "the name of the game" as Wilson and Co. look ahead to this Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

"It's encouraging," Wilson said of scoring 32 points. "I mean, as an offensive player we always want to go out and put good film out and get points.

"Obviously, [HC Aaron Glenn] was not happy with how we finished and the outcome of the game. But in this game, even in a loss, you have to find the beauty and improve on those things."

The Jets will look to find a way to get the job done in their first divisional matchup of the year on Sunday when they host the Bills, a notoriously high-scoring offense that could once again challenge the Green & White in a back-and-forth battle.

"We are not done yet and we're all excited for the opportunities we have to go show the world what we can do," Wilson said.

No. 5 will look to improve upon his 95 receiving yards in Week 1, and Fields his 218 passing yards, as the duo takes the field for their second pro game together.

And if the script wasn't already perfect enough, just add in TE Jeremy Ruckert and C Josh Myers -- two former Buckeyes who also played with the duo and are set to be key pieces of the Jets' offensive operation this season.

"That chemistry has been there since back when we were in school," Ruckert said of Wilson and Fields. "Continuing to build on that -- the sky is the limit for those guys and our offense. The creativity we have with the coaches and the playbook, the players and athletes we have -- we can continue to build this thing, trend up and make plays each week."