Welker is out

The Jets catch a big break today, as Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) has been declared inactive. He was limited all week in practice and was listed as questionable. Most everybody assumed he'd play, so this comes as a surprise. Look for Joey Galloway to get the start opposite Randy Moss, although that isn't confirmed. For the Jets, there are a few notables among the inactives. Rookie RB Shonn Greene, who sat out last week, is active. They also made some interesting moves with the defensive line. As you know, DE Shaun Ellis returns from a one-game suspension, but the Jets are dressing only four D-linemen -- Ellis, Kris Jenkins Marques Douglas and Sione Pouha. Mike DeVito, Howard Green and Ropati Pitoitua are inactive. That is a big gamble, having only four D-linemen. The other notable: Former Patriots QB Kevin (The Informant) O'Connell is the third QB, not Erik Ainge. Hmm. Ainge missed some practice time with an undisclosed illness, so that could be the reason. ...