FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets are entrusting their fading playoff hopes to Zach Wilson, who will be the starting quarterback Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Coach Robert Saleh, who announced the decision Tuesday, made it sound like he didn't have much of a choice. Mike White, who fractured ribs nine days ago and sat out Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, wasn't cleared by doctors, according to Saleh.
The Jets (7-7) have lost three straight and have only a 13% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN analytics.