Joe Flacco began the season at quarterback for the Jets, starting the first three games in place of an injured Zach Wilson. He will now close the season out for the Jets, starting the Week 18.
Pittsburgh (8-8) will have to root for Joe Flacco and the Jets (7-9) to defeat the Dolphins (8-8) in order to make the postseason. The Steelers must also defeat the Browns (7-9) along with the Bills (12-3) beating the Patriots (8-8).
The Jets will get their quarterback back in the lineup when they travel to Seattle for their Week 17 games against the Seahawks. Mike White, who has missed the last two games with a rib injury, has.