The New York Jets got back into the win column in Zach Wilson's Week 12 return against the Houston Texans. It was a great win for the Jets as they begin building chemistry with their young roster. While they will not turn into a great team right away, it is essential to win games like this to build upon.

Wilson did not have a good performance, but the team did enough to come away with the victory, 21-14. The Texans struggled to get anything going offensively, leading to their loss.

Here are three Jets takeaways from Zach Wilson's return in Week 12 win over the Texans.

3. Pass rush is playing well

The Jets' pass rush is starting to get great production. When the team hired Robert Saleh as coach, the defense was expected to improve. Saleh was the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and was integral on their run to the Super Bowl in 2019.

He has jumpstarted the Jets' pass rush, as they had five sacks against the Texans. They also had eight tackles and seven quarterback hits. The unit will be great to build upon as the squad moves forward in the season.

2. Wilson needs more talent around him

Wilson was taken by the Jets with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft but has had a disappointing season. He has been atrocious with turnovers with 10 interceptions and three fumbles. He has four touchdowns on the year and one rushing touchdown. This production will not cut it, but it is not all of his fault.

Against the Texans, Wilson threw for 145 yards for zero touchdowns and only one interception. He was also sacked four times. He does not have a great offensive to protect him, and his wide receiver core is still developing. In the upcoming offseason, the Jets need to address this to maximize Wilson's potential.

Adding a better offensive line and a running back would be phenomenal in helping their rookie QB develop. The Jets struggled to help Sam Darnold develop, which led to his eventual exit. The Jets will want to avoid making the mistake again and need to go all-in to help Wilson succeed.

1. Jets are improving

It won't happen right away, but the Jets are building towards becoming a better franchise. The young core is in a great position to grow under Saleh. It will take time for them to grow chemistry, but they are on the right track. The pass rush is a great place to build upon defensively, while the offense needs to be built more for Wilson.

The rushing attack has been inconsistent but was great against the Texans. The crew had 34 carries for 157 yards and two touchdowns, with Tevin Coleman leading the way. Even in games the Jets lose moving forward, it's all about improvement and finding players in the offseason who can make the team good enough to make the NFL Playoffs.

They have not made the postseason since 2010, and Jets fans are desperate for a change. Wilson and company have shown promise this season, but they still have ways to go.

The Jets now move on to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, which will be a challenging task. If they can come out on top, the perspective around the league will change up the future of the Jets.