NFL Note - New York Jets McCown, Josh

Dec 11, 2017 - 8:51 AM QB Josh McCown was shaken up for the second time Sunday when he took a hit from Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray as he released a pass.

McCown left the game under his own power and headed to the locker room for further examination of a left hand injury with 2:54 remaining in the third quarter.

Backup Bryce Petty, who replaced McCown, had come in for two plays earlier in the game when the starter was hit simultaneously by two defenders at the end of an 8-yard scramble.

After the game, Jets head coach Todd Bowles said McCown had suffered a broken hand and his status for next week's game against New Orleans was uncertain.

"We've got a couple more tests to run," Bowles said. "I don't know for sure. We'll see."

McCown, who was in the midst of his best year as a pro and had taken every offensive snap for the Jets this season, said he would do what he could to try to play.

"I want to finish with these guys and if I can be out there, I would love to be out there," McCown said.

Bowles said if McCown can't go next week, Petty would get the start.

McCown completed 6-of-12 passes for 46 yards before being sidelined and accounted for both of the Jets' turnovers with a fumble and an interception.