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Star receiver Calvin Johnson’s status is in doubt for the Lions’ home opener against the Chiefs.

A few nuggets at halftime of the Jets-Patriots divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium.

The opening minutes of Sunday’s divisional playoff game brought us something we hadn’t seen in quite some time: A Tom Brady interception.

I can understand the love affair between Rex Ryan and his players, but he is not affraid to work them hard.

While a deal for Darrelle Revis is at the forefront of the Jets’ contract situations, it could be D’Brickashaw Ferguson who has his contract addressed first.

Jets FS Kerry Rhodes (knee) was added to the team’s injury report Thursday, while DT Shaun Ellis returned, taking part in a limited portion of the practice.

The Bengals deactivated RB Larry Johnson, a move that isn’t expected to have a major impact on Saturday’s game, but will get several starters back against the Jets.

The latest out of Cincinnati is that New York Jets LB David Harris will play Saturday against the Bengals, according to NFL Network’s Scott Hanson.

New York Jets LB David Harris will be a game-time decision against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday afternoon.

It’s a trick-or-treat injury report for the Jets this Friday. The sweet part is that both wide receivers Laveranues Coles (thigh) and Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder) are listed as probable after being limited in practice all week. The scary part is that the Jets, already without staring safety Eric Smith (out, head), may be without leading tackler LB David Harris (doubtful, groin) against the Bills.