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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Darrelle Revis is feeling better these days, recovering from the concussion that sidelined him Sunday. The New York Jets All-Pro cornerback still isnt sure, though, if hell be back in uniform for the teams next game at Miami. "Im going through the tests and things" Revis said Monday, "and doing what I need to get back and help my team." And the Jets sure could use him after they lost 27-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the AFC East-rival Dolphins up next. Revis suffered what the team called a "minor concussion" last Sunday in the season opener against Buffalo when he made a diving attempt to tackle the Bills C.J. Spiller and then teammate Bart Scott accidentally kicked him in the head. He said he felt as though he was in "a fog" after he was first hurt, but has gotten progressively better since. He was cleared to participate in non-contact drills Friday, but ruled out for the game. He had been limited to light running and lifting weights earlier in the week. "I feel good," he said. "I feel pretty good. The only way we can figure it out is the things that Im doing test-wise, what the doctors are putting me through. From those results, theyre showing up great, and Ive just got to keep on passing those tests and move forward." Revis needs to be cleared by the team physician and an independent neurological consultant in order to first practice with full contact and then play. Because of the NFL protocol for players with head injuries, coach Rex Ryan cant definitely say hell have Revis back in his secondary on Sunday. "I dont think you can assume that," Ryan said. "He has to -- to the NFL standards -- pass those tests right now. He looks to be doing well, so hopefully he will be playing." The teams characterization of the concussion as "minor" didnt matter to Revis, who is hoping to feel 100 per cent soon. "Any blow to the head, you have to take it serious," he said, adding that he never experienced any sensitivity to light or other usual side effects. "Mild, severe, whatever it could be, its still a head injury and thats how youve got to look at it." Revis said one day of the testing might be better than the previous day, so he has had to be patient during the process. It is the first concussion he suffered at any level of football. He was replaced in the starting defence by Kyle Wilson, who had a solid game in his absence. But, Revis is considered by many to be the best cornerback in the league, a player who changes offensive game plans because of how he shuts down opposing wide receivers. The Jets clearly missed his presence against the Steelers speedy trip of Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders. "I really wanted to be out there to play with my teammates," Revis said. "You know, looking at the tape, theres things we did that we can easily correct. Not taking anything away from the Steelers, who are a great team. But theres things we need to clean up on our end for us to be better." Throughout the last week, Revis has spoken several times to teammate Eric Smith, who has missed time during his career after suffering a few concussions. "Weve been joking around a little bit, not to say this isnt a serious matter," Revis said, "but I would always joke (in the past) with Smitty and say, Get back because we need you. Now, hes saying that to me." Ryan had no injury updates on fullback John Conner, who appeared to sprain his right knee for the second straight game, or tight end Dustin Keller and linebacker Bryan Thomas, who missed the game with hamstring injuries. Quarterback Mark Sanchez took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Lawrence Timmons early in the game, but remained in the game. Ryan said there was no concern that Sanchez might have suffered a head injury, although he said he had "no idea" if he had concussion-related tests after the game or on Monday. "Ive been in meetings the whole day, so Im not sure," Ryan said. "I thought he was engaged on the sideline. I thought he seemed to be sharp on the sideline." Cheap Jerseys Supply . Hudon, who suffered a lower back injury on Friday, will be replaced by forward Mark McNeill of the WHLs Prince Albert Raiders. "When he came into training camp in Calgary he did have some lingering lower back pain, but nothing that wasnt manageable," said head coach Steve Spott. Cheap Jerseys . The three-time world champion from Windsor, Ont., has to hope shes awarded the lone wild card berth for the Games after she missed out on one of the two Olympic spots up for grabs this week at the womens world championships. http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html . Mauer hit a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 6-4 comeback win over the struggling Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.The Rangers and Capitals go to triple overtime and the Predators got on the board with a new lineup. Scott Cullen takes a look at Wednesdays NHL playoff action. GABORIK GETS TRIPLE-OT WINNERMarian Gaborik ended the longest overtime game of this years playoffs, scoring at 14:41 of triple overtime to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the series. The Rangers now lead the series two games to one. Gaboriks goal came on his game-high seventh shot on goal; it was his first goal since the first game of the playoffs against Ottawa. In a game that goes that long into sudden death overtime, the goaltenders have to play at a high level and they did, just as they have throughout the postseason. Brayden Holtby turned aside 47 of 49 Rangers shots and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 45 of 46 Capitals shots. Rangers D Ryan McDonagh was a workhorse blocking eight shots while playing a game-high 53:17. At the other end of the spectrum, Rangers D Stu Bickel only played a total of 3:24 in nearly six periods of hockey. Rangers captain Ryan Callahan had a productive game, scoring the Blueshirts first goal and registering five shots on goal as well as five blocked shots while leading all forwards with 41:48 of ice time. Callahan ranked third among forwards with 88 blocked shots during the regular season. The leader in the category, Washington C Brooks Laich, had 91 during the regular season and three in Game Three. Capitals C Matt Hendricks was a presence throughout the game, recording six shots on goal and 11 hits, including a five-alarm crushing blow on McDonagh, as well as winning 12 of 17 face-offs (70.6%). Alexander Ovechkin played 35:14 for Washington, which ranked second among Capitals forwards (Marcus Johansson played 35:21) and even though he was held off the scoresheet, Ovechlkin made his presence felt with five shots on goal and nine hits. Capitals blueliner John Carlson stuffed the stat sheet too, scoring Washinggtons only goal, blocking seven shots and recording seven hits.dddddddddddd This series has been competitive and figures to continue in such a manner, but the New York Rangers recaptured home ice advantage and now go to Game Four looking to stretch their lead on the Capitals. NOW THATS PEKKA RINNEAfter allowing nine goals in the first two games of the series, Nashville G Pekka Rinne delivered a 32-save shutout as the Nashville Predators won Game Three 2-0, cutting the Phoenix Coyotes series lead to 2-1. Missing suspended wingers Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn, the Predators took advantage of a couple of quick goals in the first period and turned back the Coyotes the rest of the way. David Legwand and Mike Fisher scored 1:06 apart in first period for the only scoring of the game. It was Fishers first goal of the postseason. Coyotes captain Shane Doan contributed five shots and five hits while Predators RW Jordin Tootoo, inserted into the lineup due to the Nashville suspensions, made his presence known, dishing out five hits in 10:11 of ice time. Predators C Paul Gaustad came up big in the faceoff circle, winning 15 of 22 draws (68.2%). Not that the win wasnt exciting for Nashville, because it was a must-win game if they are to have any hopes of winning the series, but perhaps the most fascinating part of the win is how it will affect the Predators lineup for Game Four. Barring any injuries, it could be difficult for Barry Trotz to change his winning lineup and he suggested as much before Game Three, telling reporters, "Tonight if we get it done then I would expect we would go back to the same group." However the lineup shakes out, the Nashville Predators have at least held up their defence at home and have a chance to even the series in Game Four. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ' ' '