Jets QB Mike White is dealing with multiple rib fractures. He has not been cleared to play Thursday night against the Jaguars.
Mike White The team might not be able to play a second match. New York Jets While he continues to heal from “multiple” fractures of his ribs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. White is still not cleared by the doctors to play in Jets’ Week-16 match with the Jacksonville Jaguars per Rapoport, Thursday night
White sustained the injury during the Jets’ Week 14 defeat to the Jets. Buffalo Bills After taking a big hit by a linebacker Matt Milano. White missed a few snaps but finished the game. The Jets had expected White to be available for Week 15. doctors wouldn’t medically clear him to play Due to the severity of his injuries the team decided to return to 2021 No. 2nd overall pick Zach Wilson. The Jets have lost their third consecutive match in a 20-17 loss The Detroit Lions.
White r was ruled out of Week 15eportedly talked with “almost 10 doctors” In an effort to be cleared for the game. White’s chest fractures reportedly make the area “very vulnerable.” he told reporters last week.
White stated, “I’m going to continue to fight like hell to get out on the pitch with my guys,” It’s frustrating, but that’s football. You have to learn to live with it and support your team in other ways.
Wilson vs. White
Robert Saleh, Jets head coach didn’t go into details about White’s status White said Monday that he is still undergoing evaluation. Saleh was also coy when asked if Wilson would be better against a healthy White.
Saleh stated that “We will get the clearance first.” “That’s something that I have to talk with the offense staff about. We’ll see how it goes. I don’t know the answer.
Saleh stated that there were more scans to check how much he had healed. There was some talk that they believed that a week would show greater healing. This would require him to see another doctor. He could still talk to us about it. There are many hurdles that he would need to overcome. [to start].”
The Jets benched Wilson for White for Week 11 After a terrible performance against the New England Patriots White was appointed as the QB1 and kept him inactive for three more games. White soundly beat The Chicago Bears But failed to orchestrate wins The Minnesota Vikings Bills. Wilson was then promoted by the Jets to No. 2 quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco Week 15.
Wilson took over as the starter after White was unexpectedly out of action by doctors before the Lions game. He completed 51.4 per cent of his passes and gained 317 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson also had one interception. Wilson’s most impressive offensive performance since Week 8’s loss to the Patriots. Wilson’s errors were part of the reason why the Jets lost.
Despite being unclear at the quarterback spot, Saleh said Wilson would still be a key player in the Jets’ future, even if they lose.
Saleh stated that he was excited for Saleh because he used to get derailed when he hit speed bumps in games in the past. “But I thought that he did an excellent job of getting back to the rails and swinging back up during the fourth quarter to lead the touchdown drive.”
This season, New York’s premier fashion show, was won by Wilson and White. However, their victories were not the same.
White is 1-2 as a starter, but has a 62 per cent completion rate. He averages 317.3 yards of passing per game, with three touchdowns (and two interceptions) and 317.3 yards per game. Wilson is 5-3 as the starter, but is only completing 54.9 percent. He has thrown six touchdowns, six interceptions, and averages just 199.5 yards per game. Oddly enough, White’s Jets averaged only 1.1 points more per game than Wilson’s – 21.6 vs. 20.5.
Thursday’s game will be pivotal in both the Jets and Jaguars’ postseason hopes. Both teams will be more likely to win, but losing would make it even harder. White will be able to make an interesting decision if he is healthy. This will have a significant impact on the Jets’ 2022 season and its long-term future at this position.