Jets coach Rex Ryan has no regrets about playing wide receiver Eric Decker on a balky hamstring against the Bears in Week Three and it looks like the team has no qualms about putting him on the field against the Lions in Week Four.
Decker was able to practice on Friday in limited fashion, which led the team to designate him as questionable for their third straight game against an NFC North foe. After practice, coach Rex Ryan said that he expects Decker to be in the lineup on Sunday.
Decker wasn’t able to complete the game against Chicago and there’s nothing that suggests he’ll be 100 percent this weekend. While the Jets certainly need Decker in the lineup to put their best foot forward offensively, the decision could blow up in their faces if he aggravates the injury enough that he has to sit out at some point in the future. The Jets have the Chargers, Broncos and Patriots on the schedule after Detroit, so it’s not like things are about to get easier for them.
Cornerback Dee Milliner (quad) is doubtful and the team doesn’t expect him to play. Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (knee) is probable after leaving early last Monday night.
