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As we head into Week 15 of the NFL season, fantasy managers are battling to win their league's playoffs and must stay on top of all injury developments.
Let's check in on the injury status of New York Jets quarterback Mike White, who was forced from last week's game against Buffalo with a rib injury.
Is Mike White playing in Week 15? Should I pick up and start Zach Wilson? Below we take a quick look at the updated injury status for White and the impact it has on Wilson's fantasy outlook.
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Is Mike White Playing In Week 15 Against the Lions?
Since being inserted into the Jets' lineup in Week 12, Mike White has provided a spark for a New York offense that's been stuck in neutral throughout 2022. White has produced 952 passing yards and three TDs in his recent appearances for Gang Green.
Unfortunately, White's hot streak was cooled last week against the Buffalo Bills. The 27-year-old signal-caller absorbed multiple brutal hits in Week 14 and was eventually forced from the game with a rib injury. Despite the injury, it looked as though White would be ready to go for a Week 15 date with the Detroit Lions, as he has been a practice participant this week.
However, Jets team doctors refused to clear White for contact before Sunday's game with Detroit, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday morning. This medical call means that White will be out against the Lions in Week 15.
Should I Pick Up and Start Zach Wilson In Week 15?
With White officially ruled out, New York announced that Zach Wilson would be the team's starting quarterback in Week 15.
The Jets' top draft pick in 2021, Wilson has struggled mightily in 2022. He missed the opening of the season with an injury and he's been largely ineffective since returning to the lineup in Week 4. Wilson has totaled 1,279 passing yards with four TDs and five INTs in seven starts this year. He was benched in favor of White ahead of Week 12.
White's absence will negatively impact all the Jets' skill position players in Week 15. While Wilson draws a desirable matchup against the Detroit Lions, he is not a viable fantasy option this week.
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