Pace Close to Return for Jets

The New York Jets' defense, shredded Sunday night by Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne, may welcome back a familiar face this week. But don't expect it to be cornerback Darrelle Revis.

Outside linebacker Calvin Pace, who missed the first three games after having foot surgery, continues to make progress and could return to face the Buffalo Bills, according to Rex Ryan. If Pace isn't ready for a full-time role, he might be able to contribute as a situational player.

Ryan sounded less optimistic about Revis, who pulled a hamstring last week and missed the first game of his career Sunday night. The Jets' coach said he's "hopeful" that Revis can play this week, but the feeling inside the organization is that he will need at least another week of rest, according to sources.

"You almost have to be 100 percent, or right at 100 percent, to play corner or you're going to be having to face this the whole season," Ryan said. "Hopefully, we can have him this week. If not, we have to find a way to get it done."

Revis hasn't practiced since pulling the hamstring, which happened when he was covering the New England Patriots' Randy Moss on a long touchdown reception. Revis was nowhere close to being able to play against the Dolphins; in fact, he was ruled out last Wednesday.

Ryan seemed taken aback by the defensive performance, and with good reason. Only once in the previous 75 games, dating to 2005 with the Baltimore Ravens, did one of his defenses allow more than 436 total yards in a game. That came in last season's AFC Championship Game, when the Indianapolis Colts racked up 461.

Revis was replaced by rookie Kyle Wilson, who struggled against the Dolphins.