If the Jets could construct their reality out of the press conference comments and plaudits they’ve showered on Zach Wilson, they would enter Week 3 still basking in the paradise that descended upon Florham Park when Aaron Rodgers arrived.

The picture of Wilson the Jets have attempted to paint resembles a glowing one, where the former No. 2 overall pick — and replacement for Rodgers — just needs time.

Everyone sees progress. Everyone sees potential. The playoffs remain a feasible, and reasonable, expectation.

But the records and stats and film have smeared whatever canvas Joe Douglas, Robert Saleh, Garrett Wilson, Rodgers and others have tried drawing on.