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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, who was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, will have season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn rotator cuff.He faces an eight-month recovery period, which means he should be back by next training camp.Decker was injured against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2, but he played every offensive snap the following week against the Kansas City Chiefs, managing only one reception. Two days later, he informed team officials he had aggravated the injury.He sat out the next two games, hoping he could avoid surgery with rest and rehab. The Jets knew from the outset that surgery was a possibility.He wasnt recovering the way we hoped he would, coach Todd Bowles said. It wasnt getting better, it was getting worse.Deckers surgery is a blow to the already struggling offense, which managed only three touchdowns during his two-game absence.The Jets are down to two veteran receivers, Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enunwa. They will be relying on rookies Robby Anderson and Charone Peake to be the third and fourth receivers.Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Deckers surgery is tough news because the team had been holding out hope that he could return at some point. You definitely cant replace him with one guy, Fitzpatrick said. ... The red area, on third downs and the stuff that he was tops in the league at, thats the stuff that you really miss. But its going to be a collective effort. Its going to be a couple of different guys having to step in.Fitzpatrick, who developed an instant chemistry with Decker, will miss him a lot. In 18 games with a healthy Decker, Fitzpatrick threw 32 touchdowns and only 19 interceptions. In three games without him, he tossed four touchdowns and six interceptions.It really hurts. Hes one of the great receivers in the league, wide receiver Brandon Marshall said. 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None are official Heisman voters because AP prohibits its reporters from voting for awards.Each submitted a top three and points were handed out in the same manner that they are for the actual Heisman vote. Three for a first-place, two for second, one for third.The Heisman Trophy will be awarded Dec. 10. Here are APs projections going into Week 6:1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville (21 points)So far: The sophomore is the only player in the country who ranks in the top 20 in both yards rushing (137 per game) and passing (325). He leads the nation in touchdowns scored with 14 and has accounted for 28 TDs running and passing.Next: Jackson has this week off before heading into a five-week stretch of schedule that looks favorable to say the least -- Duke, North Carolina State, at Virginia, at Boston College and Wake Forest. Good luck catching Jackson.2. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson (7)So far: The preseason favorite got off to a bit off a slow start, but in games at Auburn and against Louisville he showed off that clutchness that Heisman voters like. The numbers definitely have some room to grow. He ranks 61st in the country in passer efficiency rating (138.99), with 14 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.dddddddddddd He has only run for 211 yards, with no touchdowns.Next: at Boston College, Friday night.3. Greg Ward Jr., QB, Houston (6)So far: The senior has done more damage as a passer this season, throwing for 331 yards per game and completing 70.7 percent of his throws. When the Cougars have needed him to make big plays with his legs he has come through with five touchdowns.Next: at Navy.4. J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State (4)So far: The Buckeyes junior has only faced one big opponent, but played great at Oklahoma. He is fifth in the nation in passer rating (183.13) and has accounted for 17 touchdowns.Next: Indiana.5. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford (2)So far: The junior was rolling along until the Cardinal were manhandled last week by Washington and he was held to 49 yards rushing, plus 30 receiving. He ranks 13th in the nation in rushing at 121.25 yards per game, but hes No. 1 in all-purpose yards at 214.5. Last years runner-up needs to pick up the pace to get back to New York.Next: vs. Washington StateOthers receiving votes: Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech (1); Mitch Trubisky, QB North Carolina (1).---AP Heisman watch panel: National Writer Paul Newberry, Georgia; Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins, Texas; Sports Writer John Marshall, Arizona; Sports Writer Joedy McCreary, North Carolina; Sports Writer Eric Olson, Nebraska; Sports Writer Steve Megargee, Tennessee; College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo, New York. ' ' '