Mike White vs Zach Wilson: Which NFL QB has a better record?

Modified Dec 16, 2022 23:57 GMT

Zach Wilson has been handed another opportunity by the New York Jets as the quarterback will start in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions. The 23-year-old will replace Mike White, who is still recovering from a rib injury sustained in his last game against the Buffalo Bills.

Wilson was benched by the New York outfit midseason after a string of dire performances despite leading the team to five wins and two defeats. White then took charge of the Jets offense in their last three games. While he has performed statistically better than Wilson, the Jets are 1-2 with White starting.

The Jets (7-6) are in fourth place in the AFC East and still in contention for the playoffs. Wilson could play a pivotal role in deciding whether Robert Saleh's team makes the postseason. Here, we analyze the stats between Wilson and White to determine which quarterback has a better record this season.

Mike White's stats in the 2022-23 NFL season

Mike White made his first start of the season against the Chicago Bears at the end of November. He threw for 315 yards, completing 22 of 28 passes for three touchdowns in the Jets' victory.

White was unable to replicate a similar display in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. Although he managed 369 yards on 31 passes and a rushing touchdown, the Jets fell 27-22. White also threw two interceptions.

In Week 15, White threw 27 passes for 268 yards with no touchdowns in a loss to the Bills. So far, he has totaled 952 yards and three touchdowns across three games. White is averaging just over 317 yards and one touchdown per game.

Zach Wilson's stats in the 2022-23 NFL season

Zach Wilson made his first start of the season in early October in a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He threw for 252 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Wilson failed to throw any touchdowns in his next three games. However, the Jets still managed to get over the line against the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos.

He then threw for 355 yards and two touchdowns in a defeat against the New England Patriots in Week 8. Wilson also threw three interceptions.

Wilson led the Jets to an impressive win over the Bills in Week 11. He threw for 154 yards on 18 passes with one touchdown. However, he last played for the franchise in Week 12 in a loss to the Patriots when he threw a mere 77 yards on nine passes while being sacked four times.

In total, Zach Wilson has 1,279 passing yards and four touchdowns this season. He is averaging just a shade over 182 yards and 0.5 touchdowns per game.