Marcedes Lewis Availability This Week A “Question Mark”

The Jaguars explained that it was only cramps that prevented tight end Marcedes Lewis from playing in the second half of Sunday’s season opener, but it turns out the injury could be a bit more serious than cramps. Jaguars head coach called Lewis’ availability this week a “question mark” after revealing that it was a strained calf that kept him on the sidelines on Sunday. The Jaguars could ill afford to lose Lewis for any amount of time, because they are already dealing with injury issues at the tight end position. Lewis’ back-up Zach Miller missed the Titans game with a knee injury that has kept him out since early in the preseason. If both Lewis and Miller were unable to play on Sunday against the Jets, the Jaguars would only have third string tight end Zach Potter as their only healthy option at the position. Losing Lewis would not only effect the passing game as he is perhaps the best run blocking tight end in the NFL. Running the ball this Sunday ag...