Three players have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Mike White (ribs), Corey Davis (concussion) and Brandin Echols (quad) all will not play in Week 15.
White was not medically cleared after X-rays revealed he has fractured ribs suffered in Week 14 against the Bills. White was hoping to play against the Lions but doctors were concerned about him taking another hit and suffering further damage. Zach Wilson will start and Joe Flacco will be the backup.
Davis suffered a concussion against the Bills and has not yet cleared concussion protocol. His absence will provide more opportunities for Elijah Moore and Denzel Mims and also means Jeff Smith will likely be active for the first time since Week 11 against the Patriots.
Echols’ injury also came in Week 14 and was already ruled out Monday with his quad injury. His being out means Bryce Hall could be active for only the second time this season and the first time since Week 1.
Quinnen Williams did not practice all week but has not yet been ruled out. He remains “50/50” for Sunday and is listed as questionable. The Jets could really use Williams against a Lions team that has two excellent running backs in D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams. The Jets could call up Tanzel Smart from the practice squad one last time as insurance.
Duane Brown, George Fant, John Franklin-Myers and Micheal Clemons all practiced in full and were taken off the injury report.
For the Lions, two players are out: guard Kayode Awosika (ankle) and LB Derrick Barnes (knee).
Defensive lineman Michael Brockers (illness) is doubtful after missing Thursday and Friday.
FB Jason Cabinda (ankle), CB Mike Hughes (illness), DL Aidan Hutchinson (illness) and center Frank Ragnow (illness) are all questionable. Cabinda, Hutchinson and Ragnow were able to practice Friday while Hughes did not.
Final injury report: Quinnen Williams is questionable after not practicing all week. It would be unusual for someone to play after no practice, but Saleh says it’s possible for a DLM. We’ll see if they bring up Tanzel Smart from the PS. #Jets pic.twitter.com/Xyc5z0f3o5
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 16, 2022
