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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills receiver Sammy Watkins said his surgically repaired left foot feels fine, and hes ready to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night.Im definitely going to be out there playing, Watkins said Monday, putting to rest concerns he experienced a setback during a 13-7 season-opening loss at Baltimore.I got it checked out, and Im fine, he said, referring to tests conducted on his foot following the game Sunday.I just felt like it was tired, and I just wanted to make sure, Watkins said. So its no particular reason why I did it. I just felt I needed to do it. And if I need to do it again, Im probably going to do it every week.Watkins spoke after attending a walk-through practice session that was closed to reporters. Though its unclear whether Watkins participated, he walked off the field showing no signs of a limp.He spent a few minutes on the sideline flexing his foot while talking to the teams head athletic trainer, Shone Gipson, before making his way to the locker room.I dont know if Im around 100 or 95 percent or whatever, said Watkins, who had two screws inserted into his foot in April to repair a stress fracture. I feel great. I can go out there and compete at the highest level.The playing status of starting left tackle Cordy Glenn is less certain.Without revealing the severity of Glenns injury, coach Rex Ryan said the player hurt the same left ankle that forced him to miss three weeks of training camp.Glenn was not spotted in the locker room following practice. The fifth-year player is Buffalos top-paid offensive lineman after he was re-signed to a five-year, $65 million contract in May.As for Watkins, Ryan said the receiver complained to trainers that his foot felt sore after the game.Well see how he progresses, Ryan said. Im hoping he plays, and well see.The injury concerns come at a time when Buffalos offense managed 160 yards against Baltimore -- Buffalos fewest in a decade.It was a listless performance for a Tyrod Taylor-led attack that returned mostly intact after leading the NFL in rushing last season.Instead, the Bills took a significant step back in combining for just 11 first downs -- the teams fewest since it managed 10 in a 45-3 loss at San Francisco on Oct. 7, 2012 -- and 65 yards rushing.Taylor was limited to throwing short passes and attempted just one throw beyond 20 yards. It was a 40-yard completion to tight end Charles Clay and only after Taylor scrambled out of trouble.Ryan acknowledged being disappointed with his offense, while noting the Bills have little time to regroup while playing twice in five days.Weve got to come up with something, said Ryan, noting Jets have a strong defense. We have to be a lot better or it can get ugly against this group.Watkins was limited to four catches for a team-leading 43 yards against Baltimore.Watkins said he felt rusty and acknowledged he needs to play better.The Bills were cautious easing Watkins back into practice last month.The injury is the latest setback for Watkins, who hasnt been healthy entering a season since Buffalo traded a first-round draft pick to Cleveland to move up five spots to select him with the fourth pick of the 2014 draft.He was hampered by a rib injury during his rookie season. Last season, he was slowed by ankle and calf injuries.When healthy, Watkins can be a dynamic threat. He closed last season combining for 35 catches for 679 yards and six touchdowns in Buffalos final six games.The Bills added bulk to their offense by re-signing fullback Jerome Felton about 10 days after the ninth-year player was among the teams final cuts.Buffalo initially signed Felton to a four-year contract in March 2015. The Bills, however, used mostly a one-man backfield which led to Felton being used sparingly last season.To make room, Buffalo released fullback Glenn Gronkowski, the younger brother of New England star tight end Rob Gronkowski.Glenn Gronkowski was an undrafted rookie free agent, who played just eight snaps against Baltimore.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Jim Thome Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. 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What this town represents for the sport of boxing, its an honor to be headlining here.The fight is a classic clash of styles, pitting the slick-boxing Ward against a big puncher who has knocked out almost everyone put in front of him. Its also a Cold War reprise of sorts, with Ward a 2004 American Olympic gold medalist and Kovalev coming from Russia without much love for his challenger.Im going to deal with the elephant in the room: This is Russia vs. the USA, Wards manager, James Prince, said at the final prefight news conference this week. And the best of Russia cant beat the best of the United States of America. In nothing!Actually, Kovalev has fought most of his career in the U.S., has a home in Los Angeles and has made himself fluent in English. But this is boxing, and theres a pay-per-view to sell for $64.95 to fans who havent reached into their wallets for recent bouts.The fight itself needs no extra hype. Oddsmakers slightly favor Ward for his ability to win a decision, but neither fighter has lost and Kovalev is always just one big punch away from ending any fight.I will try to make it an interesting fight, Kovalev said. If Andre Ward wins the fight all boxing fans will lose some interesting fights in the future because his fights are boring. If I win they will see interesting fights again.Ward has fought only three times in the last three years because of an injured shouulder and a court dispute with his late promoter, Dan Goossen.dddddddddddd Hes a former 168-pound champion now comfortable at 175 pounds, and has not lost a fight, amateur or pro, in 20 years.If theres a knock against him its that hes defensive minded and has rarely fought outside his hometown of Oakland, California. Hes also never captured the hearts of casual fight fans, even while long being considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world.Everyone has their own journey and this is how the chips fell, Ward said. I think its just a good thing its happening now. Just finding the right opponent has something to do with it. Something where people want to come and travel from around the country to see the fight.The right opponent seems to be Kovalev, who came to America from Russia seven years ago to try to make his mark in boxing. He fought on undercards in small arenas for years before finally becoming a regular attraction on HBO, largely because of his knockout power.Hes even more popular at home in Russia, where promoters say the fight will be televised live on state-run broadcaster Channel One.America gave me opportunity, Kovalev said. Its two great countries for me. I love both countries, which is why I have two houses, Russia and America. Im very comfortable with the people and the boxing in America.Both fighters are 30-0, though Kovalev has 27 knockouts to 15 for Ward, who was the last American to win a boxing gold medal when he did it at the Athens Olympics 12 years ago. Ward counters that power with better speed, more experience, and the confidence that not having lost since the age of 13 can give a fighter.Hes a good boxer and obviously he can punch, Ward said. Hes stubborn and Im stubborn. Whos going to break? Thats what it comes down to. Its about going out there and doing it and Ive done it my entire career. ' ' '