With the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Jets acquired Zach Wilson as their franchise quarterback. And while it’s normal to expect some growing pains from a young quarterback, Wilson’s backup, Mike White, stepped in when the BYU product went down with an injury.
Not only did White play better in his lone game than Wilson did at any point this season, but he also led all quarterbacks in Week 8 with 405 passing yards as the Jets upset the Bengals as 11.5-point underdogs.
White completed seven-of-eleven passes for 95 yards, one touchdown, and a 90.