2 Key Jets Players Are Dealing With Injuries

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Two of the New York Jets’ best players didn’t practice Thursday, a sign that either could miss this week’s game against the Houston Texans.

Both second-year running back Breece Hall and veteran defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers are tending to ankle injuries and were spotted in the rehab area of practice, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.

Hall also didn’t practice Wednesday.

Breece Hall and John Franklin-Myers, both with ankle injuries, are not practicing. They’re in the rehab area. This could be a Dalvin Cook week. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 7, 2023

The loss of both or either would be huge for a Jets team in desperate need of a win.

Hall has been the Jets’ best offensive weapon this season with 934 total scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns.

Franklin-Myers is one of the Jets’ best defensive players, too.

He has three sacks this season and 12 quarterback hits.

If Hall can’t play the Jets will likely lean on veteran running back and free-agent acquisition Dalvin Cook.

Cook hasn’t been used much this season with just 59 carries for 197 yards in 12 games.

But he saw an uptick in touches this past week with 10 – good for his third-highest this season.

No Hall would be bad for quarterback Zach Wilson as well, who will step back into the starting job after he was benched for the past two games.

Hall has been a great safety net for quarterbacks with the second-most receptions on the team – 44.

Franklin-Myers is a key member of the Jets’ stout defensive line but can be easily replaced with New York’s numerous linemen.

Players like Carl Lawson, Michael Clemons, and Bryce Huff could see extended action if Franklin-Myers misses Week 14.

Missing practice may not mean anything, but the Jets should prepare for anything.

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