To say Week 14 took a toll on the Jets would be a massive understatement.
Not only did New York lose rookie cornerback Kyron Brown for the season to a quad injury, but numerous other key contributors emerged from Gang Green’s triumph over the Dolphins banged up.
Sam Darnold had his throwing hand stepped on and sustained some bruises, but is fine and his status for New York’s Thursday night matchup with the Baltimore Ravens is not in jeopardy. Ryan Griffin, Bilal Powell, Demaryius Thomas and Quinnen Williams are also dealing with injuries that would’ve kept them out of practice on Monday if the Jets practiced according to Adam Gase. Powell is dealing with an ankle, while Thomas remained bothered by his hamstring and knee.
As for Jamal Adams and Le’Veon Bell, both remain uncertain to play on Thursday night. Bell is trending in the direction, as he is no longer contagious with the flu.
“[He’s] pretty close to 100%,” Gase said of New York’s starting running back.
With Powell banged up, Bell’s status for Week 15 becomes crucial to the Jets’ offensive gameplan. If both Bell and Powell cannot play on Thursday night, New York will be left with only Ty Montgomery in the backfield.
As for Adams, he remains questionable to suit up against the Ravens. Adams missed the first game of his NFL career against the Dolphins on Sunday with an ankle injury.
“I know where Jamal stands by it,” Gase said. “We have to do the right thing by him.”
