Jets' Percy Harvin (ankle) is game-time decision at Tennessee Titans; Mo Wilkerson (toe) doubtful
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FLORHAM PARK -- Jets wide receiver Percy Harvin continued to maintain Friday, as he had earlier in the week, that he would play in Sunday's game at the Titans.
And now, coach Rex Ryan, previously pessimistic about Harvin's chances of getting on the field, thinks it might happen after all.
Harvin, who sustained a low ankle sprain in last week's loss at Minnesota, is listed as questionable for the Titans game and will be a game-time decision, according to Ryan.
Meanwhile, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (turf toe) is doubtful for this game, which would be his third consecutive missed game.
Harvin did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He was limited Friday in practice. Yet he did enough Friday to bolster his confidence that he will not only participate in Sunday's game, but also not have his snap count limited at all by this injury.
"I went through all the walk-throughs," Harvin said of his Friday practice. "Had a little bit of team plays each period. Felt pretty good. I should be ready to roll. I practiced. I felt fine. I expect to be on the field. I did today pretty much all my cuts that I think I would have to do during the game, as far as coming out of my breaks. I felt pretty good. I told all the coaches it felt good. They said I looked good. I fully expect to play without any limitations."
Ryan isn't so sure about that "without any limitations" part, regarding how much action Harvin would be able to handle, if he does in fact play.
"I don't see how (Harvin plays most of the game), but I never thought he'd be able to practice right now," Ryan said.
Ryan said Harvin's quick healing has surprised him.
"The fact that he's out there is pretty amazing," Ryan said. "He had a significant ankle injury, albeit it's a low ankle. But for him, this is a quick heal. Unbelievable how fast he's healing from it. Will he be able to go or not? I'm still not sure. But I've been impressed with him. I knew he was doing everything possible, so he could try to play. But this is like over the top. Even his teammates recognize that."
Harvin hasn't just told reporters that he expects to play Sunday.
"That's what he's been telling me the whole week," Ryan said. "I'm like, 'He's crazy.' And then he goes back out there today. There he is. And he goes, 'Nah, I'm feeling good.' Obviously, you're not going to put a player out there (in a game) that can harm himself, but the fact that this guy has been adamant about it, and he was actually running some (Friday), cutting a little, it's been impressive, to say the least."
Ryan said that before Sunday's game, he would lean on the advice of the Jets' medical staff, to determine if Harvin will play, because Harvin is so bullish about wanting to participate in the game. Ryan wants an unbiased opinion from the trainers.
While Harvin will be a game-time decision, it seems the Jets have already ruled out Wilkerson. Ryan didn't sound optimistic Friday about Wilkerson's chances of playing in Nashville. Last week, Ryan said this game could mark a possible return for Wilkerson. On Thursday, Ryan said there was a 50/50 chance Wilkerson played in Nashville.
He was limited at Friday's practice, but only got a couple reps in team periods -- the same amount he received Thursday, when he practiced for the first time since he got hurt Nov. 24 against the Bills. Wilkerson has worn a specialized cleat this week.
"Dang, I was hoping he'd be better than that (doubtful for this game)," Ryan said. "I know he's uncomfortable trying to get used to the shoe. There's some pain there. He's working at it."
Ryan said Wilkerson might not even make it to Nashville, to test his injury during pregame warm-ups and see how he feels.
"If he's definitely not playing, then we might not travel him," Ryan said, adding that the decision would be made Saturday after he consults with the Jets' medical staff.
Safety Antonio Allen broke his hand last week in Minnesota and is listed as questionable for the Titans game. He was limited in Friday's practice, after not practicing at all Wednesday or Thursday. But like Wilkerson's situation, Ryan didn't sound optimistic about Allen's chances of suiting up against the Titans.
"I'm not so sure here," Ryan said. "You could tell that he's really favoring that hand. He's not really running right."
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FLORHAM PARK -- Jets wide receiver Percy Harvin continued to maintain Friday, as he had earlier in the week, that he would play in Sunday's game at the Titans.
And now, coach Rex Ryan, previously pessimistic about Harvin's chances of getting on the field, thinks it might happen after all.
Harvin, who sustained a low ankle sprain in last week's loss at Minnesota, is listed as questionable for the Titans game and will be a game-time decision, according to Ryan.
Meanwhile, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (turf toe) is doubtful for this game, which would be his third consecutive missed game.
Harvin did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He was limited Friday in practice. Yet he did enough Friday to bolster his confidence that he will not only participate in Sunday's game, but also not have his snap count limited at all by this injury.
"I went through all the walk-throughs," Harvin said of his Friday practice. "Had a little bit of team plays each period. Felt pretty good. I should be ready to roll. I practiced. I felt fine. I expect to be on the field. I did today pretty much all my cuts that I think I would have to do during the game, as far as coming out of my breaks. I felt pretty good. I told all the coaches it felt good. They said I looked good. I fully expect to play without any limitations."
Ryan isn't so sure about that "without any limitations" part, regarding how much action Harvin would be able to handle, if he does in fact play.
"I don't see how (Harvin plays most of the game), but I never thought he'd be able to practice right now," Ryan said.
Ryan said Harvin's quick healing has surprised him.
"The fact that he's out there is pretty amazing," Ryan said. "He had a significant ankle injury, albeit it's a low ankle. But for him, this is a quick heal. Unbelievable how fast he's healing from it. Will he be able to go or not? I'm still not sure. But I've been impressed with him. I knew he was doing everything possible, so he could try to play. But this is like over the top. Even his teammates recognize that."
Harvin hasn't just told reporters that he expects to play Sunday.
"That's what he's been telling me the whole week," Ryan said. "I'm like, 'He's crazy.' And then he goes back out there today. There he is. And he goes, 'Nah, I'm feeling good.' Obviously, you're not going to put a player out there (in a game) that can harm himself, but the fact that this guy has been adamant about it, and he was actually running some (Friday), cutting a little, it's been impressive, to say the least."
Ryan said that before Sunday's game, he would lean on the advice of the Jets' medical staff, to determine if Harvin will play, because Harvin is so bullish about wanting to participate in the game. Ryan wants an unbiased opinion from the trainers.
While Harvin will be a game-time decision, it seems the Jets have already ruled out Wilkerson. Ryan didn't sound optimistic Friday about Wilkerson's chances of playing in Nashville. Last week, Ryan said this game could mark a possible return for Wilkerson. On Thursday, Ryan said there was a 50/50 chance Wilkerson played in Nashville.
He was limited at Friday's practice, but only got a couple reps in team periods -- the same amount he received Thursday, when he practiced for the first time since he got hurt Nov. 24 against the Bills. Wilkerson has worn a specialized cleat this week.
"Dang, I was hoping he'd be better than that (doubtful for this game)," Ryan said. "I know he's uncomfortable trying to get used to the shoe. There's some pain there. He's working at it."
Ryan said Wilkerson might not even make it to Nashville, to test his injury during pregame warm-ups and see how he feels.
"If he's definitely not playing, then we might not travel him," Ryan said, adding that the decision would be made Saturday after he consults with the Jets' medical staff.
Safety Antonio Allen broke his hand last week in Minnesota and is listed as questionable for the Titans game. He was limited in Friday's practice, after not practicing at all Wednesday or Thursday. But like Wilkerson's situation, Ryan didn't sound optimistic about Allen's chances of suiting up against the Titans.
"I'm not so sure here," Ryan said. "You could tell that he's really favoring that hand. He's not really running right."
