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Head coach Robert Saleh said Mike White has "a lot of hurdles" to go through with scans this week to see how the ribs have healed, etc. If White can't play, Saleh confirms it would be Zach Wilson as the starter. (not Joe Flacco, etc.).

As expected, Zach Wilson proved to be a dramatic dropoff in talent from White in Week 15, but Garrett Wilson still produced 98 yards on nine targets (four receptions). Both passing touchdowns went to C.J. Uzomah which helped nobody in fantasy, but that feels like a fluke, as the tight end only ran ten routes on the day. Jets fantasy options will still be in consideration next week against the Jaguars.

Jets doctors will not clear QB Mike White for contact before Sunday’s game vs. Detroit, and thus Zach Wilson will start against the Lions. White wanted to play and has practiced, but Jets doctors are not signing off. Thus, Wilson is back as the Jets’ starting QB.

By any statistical measure you want to use, Zach Wilson has been the worst quarterback in the league when he's been on the field in 2022. The last time he saw the field, he completed 38% of his passes while his leading receiver —Denzel Mims— converted one of his five targets for 34 yards. This is terrible news for all Jets' fantasy options.

Veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks remains sidelined with a calf injury and isn’t expected to play. It’s trending toward wide receiver Nico Collins missing another game with a foot injury. Both players aren’t practicing. The Texans are set to go with Chris Moore, who caught a career-high 10 passes against Dallas, Phillip Dorsett, and Amari Rodgers as their primary wide receivers against Kansas City.

The Texans are a mess from a real and fantasy standpoint, with Dameon Pierce expected to miss multiple weeks and the offense running a hybrid two-QB system. Chris Moore is intriguing as a Flex play in Week 15, but the ceiling is capped.

With the Jets preparing for Mike White to start, coach Robert Saleh announces that Zach Wilson will be the backup QB. A promotion back to the game day roster.

Related players: Joe Flacco

The Jets offense has been better with White under center but the wins haven't necessarily come. The expectations are White will start this week in a nice matchup against the Lions, but Wilson does have the draft capital so it's not a surprise he's creeping back up the depth chart. White is also dealing with a rib injury. Wilson's climb could be more about Flacco struggling in relief of White this past week against the Bills.

Mike White is dealing with a rib injury after he was rocked throughout the Jets’ 20-12 loss at Buffalo, including being forced to leave twice because of a pair of particularly rough — but legal — hits. He went to the hospital after the game for precautionary exams, was cleared and flew home with the team.

Coach Robert Saleh said White’s rib injury will make him day to day, but he’s “hopeful” he’ll start Sunday against Detroit. White is planning to be under center with the Jets (7-6) trying to continue their playoff push.

“I’m going to prepare as such,” White said. “I feel like I can play. I feel like I’m ready to roll.”

Related players: Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco, Garrett Wilson, Corey Davis, Elijah Moore

White added from the story, “I feel good. I mean, I don’t feel like 100 bucks because I just played a football game. But, nah, I feel good.” Seems like White will be good to go for Week 15, but of course keep an eye on his practice status this week. He's got a potential high-scoring matchup with the Lions. He's played well since taking over for Wilson and has brought fantasy relevance to players like Wilson and Moore.

Joe Mixon's role was slightly reduced in his return from a two-game absence.

Related players: Samaje Perine

Mixon registered a season-low snap share (58%) outside of Week 11 when he suffered a concussion. McFarland went on to tweet, "it could be nothing, but there is a chance Perine earned a few extra opportunities." The Bengals could have just been easing Mixon back into form, but the more likely reason seems to be Perine was pretty good when he took over for Mixon as the lead back and the Bengals want to get him more involved.

Mike White is day to day with a rib injury, according to Jets head coach Robert Saleh. He says they’re still gathering information on his injury.

Related Players: Joe Flacco, Zach Wilson

We're not even sure if Zach Wilson is the immediate backup right now, but even a shift to Joe Flacco would be a downgrade for the offense and corresponding fantasy pieces. We'll keep an eye on White throughout the week.