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Oct 31, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) catches a two-point conversion as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) defends in the fourth quarter during a Week 8 NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Oct 31, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) catches a two-point conversion as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) defends in the fourth quarter during a Week 8 NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets drew their trump card player out of nowhere and prove the NFL is a place where anything can happen. Before their week 8 clash against the Cincinnati Bengals, many might not have known who Mike White was, but he made sure that they will remember his name after the game.
White was the replacement quarterback for Zach Wilson during the Sunday night game, as the starting QB was sidelined with a knee injury. But the replacement certainly outperformed everyone and even tumbled down records in the very first NFL start of his career, reinforcing his caliber as a starter.
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Mike White with an MVP worthy start
Mike White finished the game with an astounding 37 completions of 45 attempts, covering 405 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. His incredible 405-yard spell was the most by a Jets quarterback in 327 games, dating back to the year 2000.
His remarkable feat of 37 completed passes is an NFL record for a player in his first start. Furthermore, he also tied with Cam Newton as the only player to top 400 passing yards in his first start. His miraculous display for the Jets resulted in a much-needed win for the team.
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And with that, Twitter went bonkers after witnessing a predominantly unknown player take on the field and completely destroy the stats table in one go. For now, the 26-year-old has his day to enjoy and get all the recognition for his remarkable feat.
😂😂😂 405 Yards pic.twitter.com/saYBHsQLby
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 31, 2021
NFL makes no sense…
Trevor Siemian and the Saints are currently beating the hell AHT of Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champs
A guy named Mike White threw for 405 yards today.
And the Lions practiced a lot of hours this past week.. they lost 44-6
Greatest sport ever. pic.twitter.com/fF072F82yt
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 31, 2021
Mike White getting the game ball from Coach Saleh.
Absolute chills.
🎥 @nyjets pic.twitter.com/KIhOFnHPLU
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) November 1, 2021
Can’t believe an alpha male named Mike White, who threw for 405 yards and Earl Grey’d this week’s Super Boost..
It’s been 330 games since a Jets QB has thrown for 400 yards 😂😂
This is shocking.. I will have to reconfigure the algorithm. pic.twitter.com/xQaonW0y0a
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 31, 2021
“That’s Mike F-ing White. He’s a savage. He’s a dog. He’s an animal.” – Ty Johnson on Mike White #Jets
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 31, 2021
MetLife Stadium is chanting “Mike White”
I’m literally not kidding. They are doing a Mike White chant! #LetMikeCook
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 31, 2021
Are the Jets better with Mike White?
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 24, 2021
The New York Jets have a starter in hand
The NFL continues to draw the attention of the spectators with its uncertain and unfamiliar fairytale like instances. Mike White was a nobody until now. He was a fifth-round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2018, where he lost the battle for the backup job to Dak Prescott and got waived in 2019.
MIKE WHITE IS OVER 400 YARDS AND WE HAVE THE LEAD#CINvsNYJ on CBS pic.twitter.com/lY2lz9Bocq
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 31, 2021
The Jets signed him in and since 2019 he had an on and off relationship with the franchise getting signed, waived and resigned to the roster 11 times. Until Sunday when he got the opportunity to start the game for the first time in his career. And now head coach Robert Saleh has a decision to make on who deserves the starting job better.
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