Mike White Not Cleared, Zach Wilson to Start vs. Lions

NFL Week 15 - New York Jets quarterback Mike White was not cleared by team doctors for play Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Zach Wilson will play in White's absence against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

White briefly exited Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills in the second and third quarters, eventually returning to the game to attempt a fourth-quarter comeback. He was diagnosed with a rib injury after the game and was listed as day-to-day.

The decision opens the door for Zach Wilson to get his first start since Week 11 of this year, a 10-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Wilson finished that game 9-for-22 with 77 yards and was chided by media for not taking accountability for…