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

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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