New York Jets fans were chanting Mike Whiteā€™s name during his dominant performance against the Chicago Bears last week at MetLife Stadium. But when he came home after the game, his wife seemed shocked to see a star walk through the door.

ā€œWho ARE you?!ā€

Well, heā€™s Mike White. The peopleā€™s choice. The everyman who replaced Zach Wilson when the Jets benched their franchise quarterback. The new QB1 who completed 22-of-28 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-10 win.

In his typical self-deprecating way, White recounted the story for reporters Thursday. Quick with a smile and a laugh is part of who Mike White is.

ā€œHeā€™s a genuine, real good guy,ā€ offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said earlier Thursday.

Heā€™s a pretty solid NFL quarterback, too. And clearly a fan favorite and popular in his own locker room.

To that end, Mike White spoke to the media after practice wearing a T-shirt featuring fourth-string Jets running back Ty Johnson. Those two have spent much of the season on the scout team. Coincidentally, Johnson broke out last week with a 32-yard touchdown run on the same day White played his first game in more than a year.

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Johnson is a vocal supporter of White. When the backup QB had his first star turn last season, throwing for 405 yards and three TDs in a Week 8 upset win against the Cincinnati Bengals, it was Johnson who let the NFL world know just how much of a legend White is to the Jets.

ā€œItā€™s Mike Effing White. Letā€™s just put it to bed, itā€™s Mike Effing White, alright?ā€ Johnson said. ā€œHeā€™s a savage. Heā€™s a dog. Heā€™s an animal.ā€

Heā€™s also a father of twins, a girl and a boy. The kids, and their mom, certainly help keep the grounded Mike White, well, grounded.

ā€œWhen I'm in here, I'm Mike White the quarterback,ā€ he explained. ā€œWhen I go home, I'm Millie and Maddox's dad. It's so cool.ā€

Itā€™ll be very cool if White continues to roll. The Jets (7-4) visit the Minnesota Vikings (9-2) on Sunday, looking to tighten their grip on a Wild Card spot in the AFC.