Revis to sit out Jets game vs. Dolphins with concussion

Jets: The Jets’ playoff hopes, which seemed rock-solid after a 4-1 start, aren’t as bright now that they have slipped to.500. Coples was an outside linebacker in the Jets’ 3-4 scheme, but was not a good fit. The Jets look to right the ship when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a crucial AFC East battle among wild-card contenders.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins due to a concussion, coach Todd Bowles said on Friday.

On the other hand, there have been numerous times this season when the fiery second-year player, who also handles kickoffs, has danced around loose balls when most other players would get away. Interim coach Dan Campbell has made it clear he wants to be the permanent coach, but he will need a strong finish to make a case.

The question Sunday is this: How will the Jets respond?

For the Jets, that’s added up to four losses in their last five games. If the Dolphins defense can force Fitzpatrick into another mistake-laden game, the Jets likely will lose again. The young quarterback was 19 of 44 for fewer than 300 yards and a pair of interceptions.

NY got a career high 166 yards rushing from Chris Ivory in winning against Miami 27-14 earlier in the season.

The Jets also have had trouble getting top receiver Brandon Marshall involved in the offense because teams are doubling him more often.

Bowles was more candid than usual during the week when he said his team needs to simplify and get back to basics, particularly on offense.

The result means the Bears have won three of their last four games to move them to 5-6, and if they can continue this good run of form they may still be able to sneak a Playoff spot. I think that he plays with a lot of passion, a lot of energy. “I don’t know if that’s exactly the bandage or whatever you want to call it that he’ll use in the game, but what he had on today allowed him to go out there and be fairly effective.”…

“He’s doing a little better each day, but not good enough for physical activity”, Bowles told reporters.

“You tinker with certain things on the side, one way or the other, but the game plan will be the game plan”, Bowles said. “It happens. It’s coaching”.

“I like his poise”, Bowles said.

Granted, the teams are in two different places now.