ORCHARD PARK — When a reporter requested Mike White how he feels about dealing with the Payments after what occurred a 12 months in the past, the Jets quarterback confirmed his humorousness.
“What occurred a 12 months in the past?” White joked.
If solely he may overlook.
White imploded final 12 months towards the Payments in a 45-17 loss, throwing 4 interceptions, three of them on consecutive possessions within the third quarter.
The Jets have lots to play for Sunday towards the Payments. They're preventing for a playoff berth and may even preserve their hope of a division title alive with a win. However for White, the sport can be an opportunity to exorcise some demons from that robust loss final 12 months, which led to him getting benched.
“I’ve discovered lots from it, however I’ve tried my finest to shut the guide on that and transfer on,” White stated. “I believe it’s going to be a very good take a look at for the crew. It’s clearly a really robust place to play. It’s an excellent crew. They’re rolling proper now, so it’s going to be a battle. I’m wanting ahead to it.”
The Jets (7-5) want White to make them a win at Highmark Stadium to take among the stress off the ultimate month of the season. They face the Lions and Jaguars at residence after this week. Each of these appear like video games the Jets can win. A victory over the Payments (9-3) on Sunday would vastly enhance their probabilities of making the playoffs.
The Jets beat the Payments a month in the past at MetLife Stadium, 20-17. The sport is likely to be remembered as Zach Wilson’s final hurrah. Wilson began another recreation after that earlier than being benched for White, who's 1-1 because the starter this 12 months.
The Payments have gotten some gamers again from harm since then and have received three video games in a row — all away from residence as a result of a blizzard pressured one of many video games to be moved from Buffalo to Detroit.
“It’s going to be a problem,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh stated, “to play a division opponent twice, it’s onerous. It’s onerous since you’re attempting to provide you with schemes that preserve them on their heels, however on the identical time there’s a stability, when it comes to the way you do issues. However they’re uber-talented, once more. They’re on 10 days relaxation, taking part in at residence. It’s a fantastic alternative, big-time division recreation, so it’s going to be enjoyable. I think about their followers haven’t seen them since God is aware of when, since that huge ol’ snowstorm, so I’m positive they’re going to be excited to see their crew once more, so we’re excited for this problem, it’s going to be enjoyable.”
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