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Jets injury report: Bless Austin among 3 questionable for season finale vs. Patriots

The Jets have three players listed as questionable for their Week 17 game against the
Patriots.

The Jets could be without two cornerbacks in their season finale against the Patriots.

CB Bless Austin (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Foxborough. He failed to practice all week. CB Javelin Guidry (knee) and WR Jeff Smith (knee) are also questionable after practicing on a limited basis on Friday. Everyone else on the Jets’ injury report was a full participant in Friday’s practice.

The Patriots will be without C David Andrews (calf), RB Damien Harris (ankle) and G Shaquille Mason (calf). The Patriots have 16 players listed as questionable, but only LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) and LB Terez Hall didn’t practice this week. The remaining 14 players were all limited in practice on Friday.

Here’s a look at their entire list of questionable players:

LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (shoulder) – LP
DB Justin Bethel (neck) – LP
DT Adam Butler (shoulder) – LP
LB Shilique Calhoun (knee) – LP
LS Joe Cardona (ankle) – LP
DT Byron Cowart (back) – LP
T Jermaine Eluemunor (ankle) – LP
K Nick Folk (back) – LP
DT Lawrence Guy (shoulder) – LP
LB Terez Hall (ankle) – DNP
T Justin Herron (ankle) – LP
CB J.C. Jackson (knee) – LP
LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) – DNP
S Devin McCourty (shoulder) – LP
WR Donte Moncrief (thigh) – LP
WR Matt Slater (knee) – LP

Jets’ COVID-19 issue appears under control, Bless Austin held out as a precaution

The New York Jets seemingly avoided a potential COVID-19 outbreak as the team’s players returned to practice on Thursday.

The Jets were back at practice on Thursday after taking precautions following a player testing positive for the coronavirus.

Earlier this week, La’Mical Perine became the first Jets player to test positive for COVID-19 this season. He will miss Sunday’s season finale against the Patriots.

The Jets held several players out of Wednesday’s practice so that contact tracing could occur, including CB Bless Austin, S Marcus Maye, LB Neville Hewitt, OL Chuma Edoga, DL John Franklyn-Myers and CB Bryce Hall. The only player who remained out of practice on Thursday was Austin.

The second-year corner tested negative but wasn’t feeling well, so the Jets played it safe.

Adam Gase believes that only Perine will be out due to COVID-19 related reasons on Sunday, per The Athletic’s Connor Hughes.

Sam Darnold, Bryce Hall among Jets’ Studs & Duds in Week 15 upset win over Rams

Jets Wire takes a look at the Jets studs and duds from the team’s 23-20 win against the Rams on Sunday.

Well, it finally happened.

The Jets won their first game of the season Sunday, holding off the Rams to win 23-20 on the road. New York came into the game as 17-point underdogs and nearly blew a 17-point lead. Still, the Jets left the West Coast victorious, even with the Rams having 10 days to prepare for a team they certainly overlooked.

Gang Green finally got a full team effort from all three units on Sunday. Even if Jets fans weren’t happy with the result — it means the team no longer has the inside track on Trevor Lawrence — the Jets avoided making NFL history in the process.

With that said, let’s take a look at New York’s best and worst performers from Sunday’s win.

Jets injury report: Sam Darnold doubtful, but gets good news

Sam Darnold (shoulder) is officially doubtful this Sunday against the Chargers, but he has a “good shot” of facing the Dolphins next week.

Sam Darnold (shoulder) is officially doubtful this Sunday against the Chargers, but he has a “good shot” of facing the Dolphins next week.

“He’s progressing in the right direction,” said Adam Gase, who couldn’t provide a timetable on the quarterback earlier this week, per the New York Post. “We’ll just kind of see how this weekend goes and how he feels Monday and Tuesday and we’ll be able to know on Wednesday.”

Joe Flacco, meanwhile, will make his second straight start in place of Darnold in Week 11. He is expected to have all the weapons he had in Week 9 when the veteran signal-caller had the offense looking the best it has all season.

The defense, however, could be missing a few bodies in Los Angeles. LB Blake Cashman (hamstrings) is doubtful, while CB Bless Austin (neck) is questionable. The Jets hope Austin can play; their depth-deprived secondary will need him against a deep Los Angeles offense.

K Sam Ficken (right groin) is also questionable. He has not played since Week 6. Sergio Castillo has done an admirable job filling in.

As for the Chargers, LS Cole Mazza and QB Tyrod Taylor are questionable. DE Joey Bosa, who recently battled a concussion, will play after a full week of practice.

Instant Analysis: Jets start strong, but falter in loss to Bills

Close, but no cigar for the Jets on Sunday afternoon.

Close, but no cigar for the Jets on Sunday afternoon.

New York had its first win of 2020 in its sights, taking a lead into halftime against the Bills and hanging around for the duration of the afternoon. Its efforts were for naught, though, as Buffalo did just enough to snap its two-game losing streak and etch out an 18-10 win over the Jets.

The Jets played energized football in what was easily their best performance of the season. It took seven weeks for things to sort of come together and New York did not break into the win column, but at least its Week 7 showing was not embarrassing. That’s all Jets fans could ask for at this point in the season.

Game Balls

Tarell Basham: Basham’s strip-sack of Josh Allen in the first half stifled a Bills drive that otherwise would have resulted in points. He’s been solid for the Jets rushing off the edge so far this season.

La’Mical Perine: Perine showed what he could do with an increased workload, rushing for 39 yards and a touchdown to go along with two catches for 16 yards.

Quinnen Williams: Williams was disruptive against Buffalo, registering four tackles, three quarterback hits, one TFL and a sack. The second-year pro was a frequent visitor to the Bills’ backfield and flushed Allen out of the pocket with regularity.

Quick Thoughts

-It didn’t result in a win, but the Jets played with more energy against the Bills on Sunday than they had the previous six weeks combined. Buffalo has been struggling and New York smelled an opportunity. Kudos to Gang Green for being ready to battle in Week 7.

-The tide turned when Buffalo got points at the end of the first half and Andre Roberts returned the second-half kickoff into Jets territory. That was all the momentum the Bills needed to get the ball rolling.

-It’s no wonder the Jets moved the ball and got points on their first drive without Adam Gase calling plays. Dowell Loggains is no offensive savant, but even he can get New York’s offense going in the right direction.

-Credit Loggains for getting Perine more involved. As long as Loggains remains calling plays, expect the rookie’s workload to steadily increase.

-Loggains also did a nice job utilizing Frank Gore. Both of New York’s running backs saw their fair share of carries, but Gore was not run into the ground as he has been with Gase calling the plays. He was afforded ample rest between runs and beat Buffalo’s defense for a couple of chunk runs as a result.

-With all of that being said, the Jets’ offensive performance still left a lot to be desired — especially on third down. New York went stagnant in the second half and it cost them the game.

-All things considered, the Jets did a pretty good job of containing Josh Allen. He torched New York in Week 1, but that was not the case on Sunday. He had to work for every yard, though he still managed nearly 400 total.

-All it took was one game for Denzel Mims to show why the Jets were excited when he fell to them in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He contributed both as a receiver and a blocker, springing Perine’s touchdown run with a seal on the edge.

-Sunday was the best the Jets have played in a long time. However, if that is indeed New York’s best effort, it’s tough to see a win coming anytime soon. Yes, the Jets hung around against the Bills, but Buffalo also played down to its competition. Gase and company are going to have to take things up a notch to come out on the winning end.

Jets injury report: Mekhi Becton doubtful, 5 listed as questionable

Mekhi Becton is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins with a shoulder injury.

Mekhi Becton took a step in the right direction on Friday, but he’s likely not ready to play just yet.

Becton (shoulder) was limited in practice on Friday after not practicing all week. However, he is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Sam Darnold (shoulder) is also listed as doubtful, but didn’t practice all week. Joe Flacco will make his second consecutive start.

Bless Austin didn’t practice on Friday as well, but it was not injury-related. He has a calf injury and is listed as questionable after being limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

John Franklin-Myers (foot), Alex Lewis (shoulder), Breshad Perriman (ankle) and Quinnen Williams (hamstring) are all questionable. Denzel Mims is not expected to play as well.

As for the Dolphins, Shaq Lawson (shoulder), Durharn Smythe (knee) and Kyle Van Noy (groin) are questionable.

Jets injury report: Sam Darnold out for Week 6, Denzel Mims back at practice

As for Wednesday’s Jets injury updates, Adam Gase ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Week 6, while rookie WR Denzel Mims returned to practice.

As the Jets get ready to take on the Dolphins in Week 6, they will again be without their starting quarterback. On Wedneday, Adam Gase ruled out Sam Darnold (right shoulder) for Sunday’s game and named Joe Flacco the starter again.

On the other hand, Denzel Mims (hamstring) returned to practice. Gase was non-committal on whether the rookie wide receiver will come off injured reserve for Sunday. Still, Mims has been itching at getting back on the field and has an outside chance at playing vs. the Dolphins, according to The Athletic’s Connor Hughes.

Both of the Jets’ starters on the left side of the offensive line — Mekhi Becton and Alex Lewis — will not practice Wednesday, as both are dealing with shoulder injuries. Lewis will be limited going forward but should be good to go for Sunday. As for Becton, the Jets haven’t provided much of an update, but it was reported on CBS’s Broadcast in Week 5 that he was dealing with a capsule injury in his shoulder.

CB Bless Austin, WR Breshad Perriman and DL Quinnen Williams were all limited during practice.

The Jets designated Mims, CB Arthur Maulet (groin) and OL Cameron Clark (shoulder/knee) to return to practice; they will have 21 days to activate these three players from injured reserve. New York also signed DL Tanzel Smart and K/P Sergio Castillo to its practice squad and released WR Donte Moncrief from the practice squad.

Jets vs. Cardinals: Mekhi Becton, Breshad Perriman doubtful for Week 5

Mekhi Becton and Breshad Perriman are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.

The Jets will likely be without two key offensive players on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Mekhi Becton (shoulder) and Breshad Perriman (ankle) are listed as doubtful for Week 5 after both didn’t practice this week. Becton wasn’t supposed to play last week against Denver until Chuma Edoga went down with an injury and was forced to come in the game. Becton lasted all of 16 snaps before the pain was too much.

For Perriman, this will be the third consecutive game that he’s out.

Bless Austin (calf), Ashtyn Davis (groin), John Franklin-Myers (foot), Chris Hogan (ribs/knee) and Jordan Jenkins (shoulder/calf) are all listed as questionable.

Sam Darnold was already ruled out with a right shoulder sprain. Joe Flacco will get the nod at starting quarterback.

As for the Cardinals, OLB Devon Kennard will not play. S Chris Banjo, TE Darrell Daniels and DT Jordan Phillips are questionable for Arizona.

Jets injury report: Sam Darnold sprains shoulder, uncertain for Week 5

Sam Darnold has an AC joint sprain and his status for Week 5 is uncertain.

The Jets may be without Sam Darnold in the near future.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Darnold suffered an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder when he was slammed into the ground in Thursday’s loss to Denver. Adam Gase said Friday that Darnold’s availability for next Sunday’s game against the Cardinals will be based on whether he can practice next week.

Fortunately for the Jets, they don’t practice until Wednesday, so Darnold has some time to heal up. Darnold was able to return to Thursday’s game after initially suffering the injury, but he felt more pain on Friday.

“I think anything’s on the table right now,” Gase told reporters, per Rapoport. “I haven’t really had a chance to talk to him in detail; Just really, when I saw him, it was more about how he felt right now. … We just need to make sure that we lay everything out and kind of see where we go from here and what’s best for him, not just next week but long term.”

In other injury news, Mekhi Becton is in the same spot as he was before Thursday with his shoulder injury. Gase said it will be a matter of pain tolerance for him, so the extra time off should benefit Becton. Chuma Edoga is in the same boat as Becton with his shoulder injury.

George Fant suffered a thumb injury on Thursday night and will play with a cast on, but otherwise should be able to practice next week. Jordan Jenkins is day-to-day with a calf injury, as is Bless Austin. Lawrence Cager will be out a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury, but his MRI came back better than expected.

Jets vs. Broncos: Sam Darnold returns after brief injury exit

Joe Flacco replaced Sam Darnold in his Jets debut after Sam Darnold departed with an injury in the first quarter vs. the Broncos.

Update: Sam Darnold has since returned to action, relieving Joe Flacco in the second quarter.

Sam Darnold has left New York’s Week 4 matchup against the Broncos with an injury.

Darnold suffered an apparent shoulder/collarbone injury in the first quarter after taking a sack from Denver outside linebacker Alexander Johnson. He was taken back to the locker room for further evaluation and his status for the remainder of the night is currently unknown.

Joe Flacco is in the game for his Jets debut in relief of Darnold. Flacco missed New York’s first three games as he worked his way back from offseason neck surgery.

Cornerback Bless Austin is doubtful to return after suffering a calf injury in the first quarter. Offensive tackle Chuma Edoga is questionable to return after injuring his shoulder on New York’s first drive. Defensive tackle Steve McLendon also injured his knee in the first quarter, but is probable to return.

*Check back with Jets Wire for updates on Darnold’s status.*