Mike White of the Jets throws a pass during the third quarter against the Bengals at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Credit: Jim McIsaac
INDIANAPOLIS — Mike White won his first NFL start, AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and the hearts of Jets fans whether they were in MetLife Stadium chanting his name or watching at home. The previously unheralded White could take another step toward winning the Jets’ quarterback job with a strong performance Thursday night against the Colts.
This wasn’t even considered plausible before Sunday. It was Zach Wilson’s job. The Jets were going to ride with him through all the ups and downs of a rookie quarterback.