ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Mike White #5 of the New York Jets fist bumps head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets in the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

Jets' Saleh expects White to play vs. Lions despite rib injury

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The New York Jets are preparing to start Mike White in the Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions despite the quarterback suffering a rib injury in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Robert Saleh said, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

White, who was hospitalized as a precaution after the AFC East matchup, is considered day-to-day. He exited the game twice after taking big shots but returned both times.

Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is also viewed as day-to-day after sustaining a calf injury against Buffalo. Williams appeared to suffer a non-contact injury after awkwardly planting his leg but was able to walk off the field.

White started the last three games after the Jets benched former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson. The 2018 fifth-round pick threw for 952 yards and three touchdowns against two interceptions, helping the Jets go 1-2.

Joe Flacco replaced White briefly against the Bills and would be in line to start if White can't play.

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