Jets’ Mike White takes huge shots from Bills defenders, resulting in rib injury
New York Jets quarterback Mike White had the team within striking distance of the Buffalo Bills throughout Sunday’s game, but he had a rough afternoon as he took some huge shots to the chest and ribs at two separate points in the game.
The first hit came when White backed up to pass in the second quarter and took a huge shot to the chest of Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver. In the third quarter, White would take another blow to the chest from linebacker Matt Milano.
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New York Jets quarterback Mike White lines up for a pass while warming up before the game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York.
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On the second shot, White would be down, writhing in pain and needing help to get off the field. Joe Flacco came into the game for White and fumbled on his first drive in the third.
White was 15 of 23 with 155 passing yards and two sacks before being called out of the game for the second time. It was doubtful to come back with a rib injury.
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New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) ends up passing under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the first half, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Orchard Park , New York.
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New York Jets’ Mike White (5) is hit in the first half against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, New York.
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He would come back later.
White, a fifth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2018, was pushed back into the starting role a few weeks ago after Zach Wilson failed to take responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles and let down defense. in a loss to the New England Patriots. .
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In his two starts before the Bills game, White was 53 of 85 with 684 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.
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