Will the Jets be able to make the playoffs?

The New York Jets have been on a rollercoaster ride during the 2022 NFL season.

While the team was not seen as a playoff contender to start the season, they were quickly put into playoff contention talks.

However, their recent losses have hurt their chances of making the playoffs.

Their 1-4 record in their last five games is putting them out of the playoff scene.

But can they redeem themselves and still make the postseason this season?

Mike White could be the player who can save the Jets’ playoff chances

No other player is getting the respect of the Jets locker room like quarterback Mike White.

With him at quarterback, the team’s receivers crave him to start games.

His play in his three starts this season shows what a great quarterback he is.

“The playoffs for the Jets start this Sunday against the Lions at home. If you win, you’ll get in. If you lose, you won’t get in. But the chance to win will be because Mike White continues to play quarterback.”

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However, his rib injury during the Buffalo Bills game now puts the Jets’ playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Without him, the team doesn’t have the same chance to make the playoffs.

While they do have Zach Wilson, he’s not giving anyone a reason to believe he can lead the Jets to the playoffs.

He has been very inconsistent during games.

His imprecision in the air game stands out.

Despite having 317 passing yards against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, his completion percentage was 51.4%.

With a season completion percentage of 55.6%, it’s not the answer for the Jets.

That means the Jets’ playoff hopes are on the arm of Mike White.

However, if he misses any more games, the Jets will miss the playoffs once again.