Coples (ankle) to miss 3-4 weeks

The Jets were hit with one major injury in last night's 37-13 win over the Jaguars at MetLife Stadium.

Outside linebacker Quinton Coples suffered a hairline fracture in his right ankle and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, according to a source.

Coples, the team's first-round pick in 2012, will not need surgery. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Coples was pursuing Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne and batted the ball away. Coples limped to the sideline and later headed to the locker room.

After the game, Jets coach Rex Ryan said he was unaware of the extent of the injury. Antwan Barnes replaced Coples.

This is a big loss for the Jets, because they were counting on Coples to be a contributor at linebacker and on the defensive line.

* Before the game, WR Santonio Holmes was doing sprints and catching passes from Geno Smith.

It was as much as Holmes has done in front of the media all summer, raising the idea he could be ready sooner than believed as he recovers from his foot injury.

* QB Greg McElroy was dressed, but did not play. He had been dealing with left ankle and knee injuries all week. ... NT Damon Harrison started in place of Ellis.

* The Jets ran the ball much better than last week versus the Lions. They had 176 yards rushing. Bilal Powell led the way with 68 yards on seven carries.

* Besides Smith and Holmes, P Robert Malone (back), RB Joe McKnight (head), FB Lex Hilliard (ribs), LB Josh Mauga (back), C Dalton Freeman (ankle), G Brian Winters (ankle) and NT Kenrick Ellis (back) were not in uniform for the Jets.

* The Jets had lost six straight preseason games before last night. Their previous victory was the third game of the 2011 preseason against the Giants. ... CB Darrin Walls made a crushing hit on the kickoff return team as he fights for a roster spot.

brian.costello@nypost.com

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