New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, who started for the injured Zach Wilson, will remain in the lineup Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday he never seriously considered a change even though he created some doubt on Monday.
“There was a comedy of errors that just led to what looked like a bad performance by him,” Saleh said of Flacco, alluding four dropped passes and two fumbles. “Now, it wasn’t his best performance, but I don’t think it was as bad as people think.”
On Monday, Saleh indicated that Flacco would “likely” start the game, but he added that all positions were under review. White is a fan favorite because of his 405-yard passing performance last season in an upset of the Cincinnati Bengals, but he worked exclusively with the third-team offense before Wilson’s injury in the preseason.