Giants’ Jones feeling bit better

Status for Sunday remains up in air

While saying his injured right hamstring was feeling better, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambled when asked whether he would be able to play this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals.

Giants coach Joe Judge said earlier Wednesday he was optimistic Jones would be able to return after missing last weekend’s game in Seattle. The rookie coach tempered his comments, saying Jones has to show he can protect himself before he will be allowed to play Sunday at Metlife Stadium.

Jones practiced on a limited basis Wednesday as the Giants (5-7) held a walk-through workout to start preparations for the Cardinals (6-6). The second-year player said he has tested his hamstring in some drills with trainers, and his job for the rest of the week is doing everything he can to get ready.

Veteran backup Colt Mccoy, who played in the win over Seattle, would get the start again if Jones is not ready.

The game has playoff implications for both New York and Arizona. The Giants have won four in a row and are currently in first place in the NFC based on a tiebreaker with Washington (5-7). The Cardinals have lost three straight and four of five and are just outside a playoff spot.

“Yeah, it’s tough not playing, it’s tough missing time and, you know, I’ve got to focus on healing and I’ve got to focus on what I can do,” Jones said.

Jets: Rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims is dealing with what coach Adam Gase called “a personal issue” and could miss the game Sunday at Seattle. Gase wouldn’t detail the situation involving Mims on Wednesday since it’s a personal matter, but it is believed the receiver — who didn’t practice — could need to travel home to Texas to handle a family matter.

Broncos: A.J. Bouye was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’S policy on performance-enhancing substances.