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Jets QB Bryce Petty leaves game, again, against the Patriots

Published Dec. 24, 2016 1:58 p.m. ET

Barry Werner

The quarterback carousel -- if you want to consider it a ride -- continues to spin out of control for the woeful New York Jets.

On Saturday, Bryce Petty once again was forced from a game, this time injuring his left shoulder against the New England Patriots.

And, once, again, Ryan Fitzpatrick -- the team's starter most of the season -- was forced to come off the bench to step in for the former Baylor star.

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It's been that kind of year for the Jets, who at least had coach Todd Bowles on the sideline, a day after he was hospitalized for an undisclosed illness.

Pryce's absence, though, is a problem. The team was supposed to be getting a good look at him late in the season after sticking with Fitzgerald all year, but Petty is having problems staying on the field for the second straight week.