Sun Oct 4 2015 | 14:58 | Decker (knee) had four catches on five targets for 46 yards and ... |
Decker (knee) had four catches on five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Dolphins in London. |
Decker missed last week's game due to the knee injury, but he was back at it Sunday, making a number of nice grabs en route to his third game with a touchdown this season. He and Brandon Marshall (seven catches on 11 targets for 128 yards) continue to be excellent weapons for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Decker will get an extra week to recover as the Jets are off in Week 5 before taking on Washington in Week 6. |
Sun Oct 4 2015 | 08:07 | Eric Decker: (Quad) Active Sunday |
Decker (knee) is active Sunday against the Dolphins. |
Decker was limited in practiceThursday and Friday and was considered a game-time decision, but apparently his knee is holding up well enough to give it a go. The Jets have a bye in Week 5, giving Decker extra time to heal if he has to play through any pain. He was very solid before suffering the injury, and if he's really healthy enough to play, he could see a decent number of targets. |
Sun Oct 4 2015 | 07:22 | Decker (knee) expected to play Sunday against Dolphins |
Decker (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. |
Decker apparently practiced well Saturday, though it's unclear how much activity he actually participated in. He was very solid before the issue, and if he does play, he's likely to get a decent amount of balls thrown his way. |
Fri Oct 2 2015 | 13:57 | Coach Todd Bowles indicated Friday that Decker (knee) will be ga... |
Coach Todd Bowles indicated Friday that Decker (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in London, ESPN.com reports. |
After being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, Decker is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest, which kicks off at 9:30 AM ET. "He looked better today," Bowles noted Friday. "I'd like to see a little bit more. Hopefully, with another day's rest, he'll work out good on Sunday." Of course, if there is any doubt on that front on Sunday, the Jets could elect to play it safe with the wideout, with the team's bye looming in Week 5. |
Thu Oct 1 2015 | 14:07 | Decker (knee) able to practice in limited fashion Thursday |
Decker (knee) was able to practice in a limited fashion Thursday, Manish Mehta of the Daily News reports. |
That said, Decker's Week 4 playing status has yet to be solidified, though we'd expect him to be listed as no better than questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in London. |
Wed Sep 30 2015 | 16:11 | Decker (knee) did not practice Wednesday |
Decker (knee) did not practice Wednesday, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports. |
More on Decker's status no later than Thursday's practice, though at this stage, he'll need to pick up the pace as the week rolls along in order to approach Sunday's game against the Dolphins with an official injury designation more favorable than questionable. |
Tue Sep 29 2015 | 14:49 | Jets head coach Todd Bowles non-committal when asked about Decke... |
Jets head coach Todd Bowles was non-committal when asked about Decker's (knee) availability for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in London, ESPN.com. |
A non-committal response from a coach doesn't normally mean much, but Bowles did say that he expects running back Chris Ivory (quad) to return, which contrasted with his comments regarding Decker. It sounds like Decker is headed for another questionable designation. |
Sun Sep 27 2015 | 11:34 | Decker (knee) inactive Sunday against Eagles |
Decker (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles. |
Decker was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report, but he always seemed to be a long shot to play after suffering the injury last Monday against the Colts. The injury could only hold him out of one game, allowing him to get back for Week 4 against the Dolphins. Quincy Enunwa is likely to start opposite Brandon Marshall, with Jeremy Kerley possibly getting more playing time too. |
Sun Sep 27 2015 | 07:16 | Eric Decker: (Knee) Won't Play Sunday |
Decker (knee) will not play Sunday against the Eagles, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. |
Decker is officially listed as questionable for the game, and while the Jets were reportedly willing to have him be a game-time decision, his inability to practice this week due to his sprained PCL will keep him out. On the plus side, Rapoport notes that Decker may only miss one week, which could have him back on the field for Week 4 against the Dolphins. Quincy Enunwa is likely to start opposite Brandon Marshall, with Jeremy Kerley possibly getting a few more snaps too. |
Fri Sep 25 2015 | 16:02 | Decker (knee) officially listed as questionable for Sunday's ga... |
Decker (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after not practicing all week. |
Decker is viewed as a game-time decision the contest, but his lack of practice participation doesn't bode especially well for his prospects of suiting up for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. If Decker is unable to go Sunday, Quincy Enunwa and/or Jeremy Kerley would presumably be in line for added Week 3 snaps, with Chris Owusu out following a knee scope. |
Fri Sep 25 2015 | 14:28 | Decker (knee) will be game-time decision to play Sunday against ... |
Decker (knee) will be a game-time decision to play Sunday against the Eagles. |
Decker missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday prior to at least suiting up for the portion open to the media Friday. Although it's unclear how much Decker was able to test his knee in Friday's session, it appears he's a 50/50 shot of playing this Sunday. Knowing that, his status will have to be monitored in advance of the Jets' 1:00 ET kickoff. |
Fri Sep 25 2015 | 11:29 | Eric Decker: (Knee) At Practice Friday |
Decker (knee) was present for the media portion of Friday's practice, Darryl Slater of The Star-Ledger reports. |
It's not clear how much work Decker was able to get in Friday, but it's a good sign that he was able to suit up after not practicing the previous two days. The Jets will provide an official update on Decker's health when they release their final injury report of the week Friday afternoon. |
Thu Sep 24 2015 | 18:07 | Though wideout missed practice for second straight day |
Though the wideout missed practice for a second straight day, Decker (sprained left knee) said Thursday that he feels "a lot better" than he did on Wednesday, NJ.com reports. |
That said, it remains too soon to know whether the wideout will be able to play Sunday against the Eagles, with Decker suggesting that he's not inclined to rush back into action. "If I'm not feeling like I'm going to go out there and be productive, or be able to play 60-plus snaps, I don't want to take someone's spot who can be productive on a game day roster," Decker noted Thursday "I want to be smart because it's a long season." Through the Jets' first two games, Decker has recorded 10 catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns. |
Thu Sep 24 2015 | 14:09 | Decker (knee) didn't practice Thursday |
Decker (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. |
We'll revisit Decker's status no later than Friday, after the Jets' Week 3 injury report is released, but NJ.com encouragingly notes that the wideout went through the team's warmups on Thursday with his helmet on. |
Wed Sep 23 2015 | 17:59 | Decker (knee) didn't practice Wednesday |
Decker (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, NJ.com reports. |
Meanwhile, coach Todd Bowles indicated that Decker would continue to be evaluated as the week progresses. When asked Wednesday whether the wideout might not be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday, Bowles acknowledged, "It's possible. For now, consider Decker day-to-day in advance of the coming weekend. |
Tue Sep 22 2015 | 17:51 | Eric Decker: Diagnosed With Sprained Knee |
Decker has been diagnosed with a sprained knee, but head coach Todd Bowles considers the wide receiver "day-to-day," ESPN reports. |
After leaving Monday's win at Indianapolis due to a knee injury, an MRI was ordered up to determine the extent of Decker's ailment. In conjunction with day-to-day status is his own hope that he'll play Sunday against the Eagles, but the upcoming week of practice will forecast, one way or the other, whether he'll be able to do so. An absence would likely place more of the onus on Brandon Marshall to carry the passing game, but Jeremy Kerley and Quincy Enunwa could experience a brief spike in their respective workloads. |
Mon Sep 21 2015 | 23:22 | Eric Decker: Suffers Knee Injury |
Decker suffered a knee injury in Monday night's game against the Colts and is doubtful to return, Seth Walder of the New York Daily News reports. |
Th injury is a tough break for the Jets, as Decker was doing great work as the complement to Brandon Marshall, catching eight of his 11 targets for 97 yards and a touchdown before departing. If Decker's forced to miss time beyond the remainder of Monday's game, Quincy Enunwa and the now-healthy Devin Smith would be candidates to pick up extra looks. |
Sun Sep 13 2015 | 17:04 | Eric Decker caught two passes for 37 yards and touchdown Sunday ... |
Eric Decker caught two passes for 37 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Browns. |
Decker's TD came on a skinny post while the Jets were in their two-minute offense at the end of the first half. He only saw three targets in the game, placing him fourth on the team. However,the Jets controlled the contest throughout the second half, so they didn't need to throw the ball very often, which likely had quite a bit to do with his lack of targets. |
Sun Sep 6 2015 | 16:13 | Decker will see time as both outside receiver as well as in slot... |
Decker will see time as both an outside receiver as well as in the slot this season, the New York Daily News reports. |
Decker was utilized this way in the preseason as well, and it should help him to get favorable matchups on many occasions throughout the season. With new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey expected to spread out opposing defenses with multiple-receiver sets, Decker will especially benefit in the red zone, where he has been effective throughout his career. |
Mon Aug 31 2015 | 18:45 | Decker (personal) did not practice Monday |
Decker (personal) did not practice Monday, NJ.com reports. |
It appears that Decker's likely missing time as his wife prepares to give birth, as mentioned on his wife's Instagram page. There's been no timetable provided on when he may return to practice. |