Jordan Whitehead earned more than just his game check in Week 1. The New York Jets safety hit a huge $250,000 incentive bonus after he intercepted Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen three times Monday night, according to ESPN's Field Yates.
The Jets' defense made plays all over the field and was critical to New York's improbable 22-16 overtime win. But Whitehead's interceptions were the most important. The veteran safety picked off Allen in the first, third and fourth quarters, which helped the Jets score 10 points and keep the game close before undrafted rookie Xavier Gipson returned a punt in overtime for a game-winning touchdown.