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Hobbled Jets pass defense faces resurgent Andrew Luck

The Jets might need a little bit of luck this week to slow down Indianapolis’ passing game.

With $72.5 million cornerback Trumaine Johnson still not practicing after missing Sunday’s win over Denver because of a quad injury, and nickel back Buster Skrine joining him on the injury report with a concussion suffered against the Broncos, the Jets’ depth in the defensive backfield will be tested Sunday against healthy-again star quarterback Andrew Luck and the Colts at MetLife Stadium.

“It’s a big loss, but with us, the mentality of our group and our team is next man up.