Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is questionable to play Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk. But Luck won't be the only player that will be a game-time decision on Sunday, as the Washington Redskins have stated that DeSean Jackson and Matt Jones are both questionable.
Although Luck is questionable for Sunday, it seems as though he will play.
"He looks good. Every day he's gotten better," said head coach Chuck Pagano, via Colts reporter Mike Chappell. Luck has missed the past two games for the Colts with a shoulder injury, but back up quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has played well in his absence. The Colts have won three straight games, but have their toughest test of the season as they face the undefeated Patriots on Sunday night.
Some think Luck should sit this weekend, including former Cowboys star receiver Michael Irvin.
"If I'm Indy, I'm going to seriously consider, right here, making sure I sit and not play Andrew Luck and leave Hasselbeck in right now," said Irvin, via NFL.com. "When they beat this team down Sunday - and they will beat this team down Sunday - it was with Hasselbeck. So in the playoffs I can always have in my pocket, 'We were not at full strength. The kids were not healthy. We were not at full strength, and now we have (Luck).'"
While that is one take on why Luck shouldn't play, another could be that they should make sure he is 100 percent healthy because he is their franchise quarterback. The Colts are 3-2, and there is no guarantee they make they playoffs, although they may have the easiest road there, being in the AFC South. Colts owner Jim Irsay said there is a "strong likelihood" Luck plays on Sunday, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. As of right now, the Colts are leaving everyone guessing, but that is probably Pagano's plan as he hopes to keep Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the dark until Sunday night.
The Colts aren't the only team that has a big time matchup Sunday, as the Redskins travel to MetLife Stadium to face the 3-1 New York Jets. The Jets have the second best defense in the NFL, and Washington will likely want its star players out there Sunday.
Redskins star receiver DeSean Jackson went through individual drills on Friday, and will be a game time decision, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Jackson has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Week One, and the Redskins would like to have their top target on the field Sunday.
The Redskins will also wait until Sunday to announce if rookie running back Matt Jones will be able to go. Jones sprained his toe last week against the Falcons, and is taking is "day to day," according to CBS Sports. Jones is the second back behind Alfred Morris, but has been a big surprise this season, rushing for 220 yards, and has scored three of Washington's four rushing touchdowns this season.
Both the Colts and the Redskins have tough matchups this weekend, and these players could make a huge difference in the outcome in both games.
