Sheppard, Strickland are "iffy"

Don't expect to see nickel back Donald Strickland (ankle) Sunday against the Saints. Strickland missed practice again today and looks like a real long shot to play in the battle of the unbeatens. Rex Ryan said Strickland and CB Lito Sheppard (quad) are "iffy," although it's believed that Sheppard is closer than Strickland. Sheppard also sat out. It's hard to imagine either of them playing against the Saints' high-powered passing attack, considering they haven't practiced in almost two weeks. Dwight Lowery would start again at cornerback, with Drew Coleman replacing Strickland in the slot. * * * Funny moment in today's press conference. A reporter asked Ryan about his feelings about playing in a dome for the first time. Ryan gently corrected the reporter, noting that the roof was closed for the opener at Reliant Stadium in Houston. A second reporter, tweaking his colleague, chimed in: "He slept through that game." That was...