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Jets Sanchez has sprained PCL optimistic for Week 14 LOGINREGISTERHELPYOU ARE NOT LOGGED IN NHLNBAMLBCFLNFLCurlingTennisGolfSoccerNASCARFormula OneIndyCar NASCAR Canadian Tire SeriesNationwideCamping WorldAuto RacingWorld JuniorsSpengler CupMenS WHCWomenS WHCHockey CanadaAHLBoxingCanada GamesCHLCISECHLFigure SkatingLacrosseMMANCAASkiingSummer SportsWinter SportsMoreOlympicsFantasyDaily LineShowsTSN TalentCommunityMainNHLNBAMLBCFLNFLSoccereotText SizeMark Sanchezs headfirst dive gave the New York Jets a big first down and a huge scareRest easy Rex The Sanchise isnt seriously injuredSanchez might be able to play in New Yorks next game after spraining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Jets 1913 win over Buffalo on Thursday night Coach Rex Ryan said an MRI exam Friday revealed the severity of the injury which could have been much worseI feel good that it sounds like hes going to be healthy Ryan said I think that is the best news we couldve hoped forRyan said Sanchez will initially wear a brace to stabilize the knee and is optimistic the rookie could be ready to go against the Buccaneers at Tampa Bay on Dec 13 Since the Jets played Thursday they have 10 days before their next game giving Sanchez extra time to heal That could be good news for the Jets (66) who kept their slim playoff hopes alive with the win over the BillsWell see how he is during the week Ryan said but it was encouraging newsSanchez was injured when he dived headfirst on an eightyard run early in the third quarter He was examined by trainers on the sideline and replaced by Kellen Clemens before he made his way with a slight limp to the locker roomSanchez was already nursing a sore left knee after he was hurt in a 176 win over Carolina last weekend Concerned about Sanchezs sliding abilities Ryan had brought in Yankees manager Joe Girardi for a tutorial TuesdayDespite that session Sanchez went headfirst instead of feet first on the play he was injured and defended his actions after the gameIn the heat of the moment I dont know how else to explain it I was really trying to get a first down and advance the chains Sanchez said Thats just the way I playRyan was angry and frustrated by Sanchezs decision calling him a knucklehead after the game The coach said he hadnt spoken to Sanchez on Friday but didnt back down from his initial commentsEverything I mentioned is for the safety of him Ryan said I want him to be around a long time I think my comments and all that its because I care about himRyan said he would actually have preferred Sanchez to not get the first down over risking injury on a headfirst diveIts weird for me to say that but its the truth he said More than anything I want him to be healthyRyan mentioned the late Steve McNair whose gritty approach often left him injured and said there are plenty o...