Some speculated that Jeremy Kerley would get the start instead, but Schilens is the back-up receiver behind Hill on the depth chart. Kerley is Holmes' back-up.
Manish Mehta:
Chad Schilens will start for Stephen Hill today. Jeff Cumberland will start for Dustin Keller. #nyj
Sanchez said he spoke to Holmes after the game as the receiver got treatment on the injury at the stadium. He said Holmes seemed in good spirits and addressed the play on which Holmes was injured -- a 4-yard catch and fumble that the 49ers returned for a touchdown.
"That's really too bad," Sanchez said. "You'd love him to hang on to the ball, but at the same time the guy's going down and hurt himself and kind of assumed the play was over so, another tough play."
The mood in the Jets' locker room was bleak as players processed a bad loss and the possibility of another major injury to a key player. The only light moment came when cornerback Kyle Wilson volunteered to play wide receiver a la Antonio Cromartie -- but players are aware of how Holmes' loss would affect the offense.
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Wideout Jeremy Kerley and fullback John Conner both said it was the worst loss of their pro careers as Ryan gave the players two days off to assess what happened and come back ready to work.