Orange is the new Zach.

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, Zach Wilson, once the Jets’ savior, played all but one drive in the final preseason game. That task falls to players like Logan Woodside, Nathan Peterman and Dresser Winn.

Never heard of it? Exactly.

Under normal circumstances, this would be a cliffhanger for a No. 2 overall pick, akin to “Twilight” heartthrob Taylor Lautner being reduced to doing backflips in a Taylor Swift video.

But Wilson made a strong case to serve as Bo Nix’s backup with two touchdowns, including a 46-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter to Brandon Johnson.

It’s unclear whether coach Sean Payton wants Wilson as his backup clause. Jarrett Stidham, who’s had a mediocre preseason, is the safe choice to play behind Nix. I asked Payton if finances would play a role in the decision — they could save $5 million if they fired Stidham — and he said, “No.”

“I think I’ve told you before,” Payton continued, “I see all three of them making it.”

There is overwhelming evidence and positive potential for Wilson to stay. The Broncos represent football’s rehabilitation for the former top prospect. Wilson, 25, failed at his first stop. Mention his name to a New York Jets fan and they retreat into the fetal position. The Broncos, after weeks of negotiations, acquired the former BYU star and a seventh-round pick for a sixth-round selection. He offered insurance if they couldn’t get Nix in the draft.

Wilson hasn’t been revived, that’s a longer project, but he has been revived.

“We all want to play,” Wilson said. “We all want to be on the team.”

Wilson creates a visceral reaction, like candy and roller coasters. He’s fun. During one memorable stretch Sunday, he rolled out and delivered a 23-yard laser to receiver David Sills V, connected on a 19-yarder with tight end Nate Adkins, showed patience with a hesitant step on a 21-yard run and threw a sidearm pass into the gut of an edge rusher.