
The New York Jets went into their Week 17 trip to Seattle still with a chance at reaching the postseason. They needed to win their last two games against the Seahawks and Dolphins and hope the Patriots lose one of their final two against either the Dolphins or Bills.
When doctors medically cleared Mike White to return to action after suffering fractured ribs in Week 14 against the Bills, the Jets felt their playoff chances still had a pulse, considering how poorly Zach Wilson had played against the Lions and Jaguars in the two games since.