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LONDON -- Running back Chris Ivory will be back in the lineup for the New York Jets, who play their first AFC East game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but they could be without wide receiver Eric Decker for the second straight week. Decker, two weeks removed from spraining his left knee, was limited for the second straight day -- a light practice about six hours after the Jets' red-eye flight landed in London. Coach Todd Bowles said Decker will be a game-time decision. He's officially listed as questionable.  "He looked better today," Bowles said. "I'd like to see a little bit more. Hopefully, with another day's rest, he'll work out good on Sunday." Decker didn't practice at all last week before being ruled out on game day. That he was able to practice twice, albeit with limits, has fueled hope he might make it back. Conversely, with a bye next week, the Jets could opt to play it safe so he's 100 percent for Week 6. "I know it's there; I'm not going to lie about it," Decker said of the bye week. "But that's not going to determine or push me in a certain direction. It's been day-to-day for me ever since Indy. [I] just kind of got to go on how I feel and really consult with the trainers and Coach Bowles and make the best decision for all of us." Without Decker, the Jets' passing attack lacked balance last week in a 24-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three interceptions, two of which were intended for Brandon Marshall. "He's a game-changer," Marshall said of Decker. "We saw what he was able to do at Indy when he got his opportunities [nine catches]. It helps everybody out on the field, just to keep that balance. It opens up the running game. Ivory (strained quadriceps) also missed that game, but he's a "full go," according to Bowles. Actually, Ivory was active last week, but he was deemed the emergency back and never got into the game. The rushing attack largely screeched to a stop, managing 47 yards. As expected, cornerback Darrelle Revis (hamstring) was cleared to play. Both Revis and Ivory are listed as probable. The Jets practiced for 90 minutes at the London Irish rugby facility in suburban London. After landing at 6 a.m. local time, they went to a team breakfast at the hotel, followed by meetings. Some players slept on the plane; some didn't. "We're trying to be as normal as possible," Bowles said. "[The Dolphins] took the same trip, so everything is equal on both sides. We just have to play our game. We're not going to use traveling or sleep as an excuse. We have to show up and play."
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