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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. --?New York Jets receiver?Brandon Marshall returned to practice Friday on a limited basis, and his availability for Sundays game in Kansas City will be a game-time decision, head coach Todd Bowles said.Marshall sat out the entire week before Friday because of injuries to his left knee and foot. He said the final decision on whether he plays would be made by Bowles, because if its up to me, Ill be out there at 40, 50 percent.Marshall, the Jets No. 1 receiver, was injured in the teams 37-31 victory over Buffalo on Sept. 15. His knee twisted awkwardly as he was brought to the ground by his facemask by Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore after a second-quarter reception.Marshall said he injured the foot on the same play. He left the game briefly but was able to return and finished with six catches for 101 yards. He said he was able to get through the game because of adrenaline as well as the painkiller Toradol, which he had taken before the game to deal with other ailments.The problem with injuries is, after a few hours, in the next day or two, theres a lot of blood flow to that area, so swelling increases, he said. Usually what youre fighting is getting the inflammation out, get the swelling out, and getting the flexibility back. So thats the deal. Its swelling and flexibility in trying to get back to close to 100 percent.You just gotta be smart. You gotta think about, you know, this is Week 3. Although every games important, and we approach them that way, you never want to hurt the team or hurt yourself worse.Nevertheless, Marshall pointed to his track record of having missed just five games over the past seven seasons because of injuries. So I always try to get out there, he said.Marshall, who has nine catches for 133 yards on the season, expressed confidence in the Jets receiving corps if he doesnt play. He cited the fine start by Quincy Enunwa, who has a team-high 13 catches for 146 yards and a touchdown, along with the presence of Eric Decker, who has eight catches for a team-high 163 yards and 2 TDs. Marshall also mentioned undrafted rookie Jalin Marshall, who has three catches for 45 yards.If he does play, Marshall said, he wont need to wear a brace but will have his knee and foot heavily taped. The Atlanta Falcons expect wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to be available Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, a team source told ESPNs Ed Werder.Sanu suffered a shoulder injury in the first half against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night and couldnt return to the game. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Sanu will be limited in practice this week and categorized his injury as a day-to-day situation.Sanu had three catches for 31 yards before his injury. He has 11 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in his first season with Atlanta after signing with the team as a free agent.Quarterback Matt Ryan?appeared to hurt his left thumb in the fourth quarter after being sacked by Nick Fairley. Quinn said Tuesday that Ryan was checked out after the game and is finee to play Sunday at home against Carolina.ddddddddddddWhen Ryan returned to the game, he was wearing a glove on his left hand.I took a hit on it in the game, but Im fine, Ryan said after Mondays 45-32 victory at New Orleans. Put a glove on just to make sure Id get a good grip afterwards. But Im fine. I feel pretty good.Ryan hasnt missed a game because of injury since the 2009 season, when he was sidelined with turf toe.He is fourth in the NFL with 970 passing yards this season and has completed 70.9 percent of his pass attempts (73 of 103) with seven touchdowns and just one interception.ESPNs Vaughn McClure contributed to this report. ' ' '