NFL
White Steps In, Leads Jets To Wild 34-31 Win Over Bengals
Oct 31, 2021, 3:43 PM
Mike White #5 of the New York Jets during the first half in his first career start against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on October 31, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mike White threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL start, caught a 2-point conversion pass on the go-ahead score and had the fans chanting his name while leading the New York Jets to a wild 34-31 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
White started in place of injured rookie Zach Wilson.
He went 37 of 45 to set an NFL record for the most completions in a player’s first start.
He joined Cam Newton as the only players since at least 1950 to throw for 400 or more yards in their first career start.
