T.Y. Hilton's knee has no structural damage

A day after his left knee swelled to the point it felt "numb," Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton received good news: He suffered no structural damage after banging that knee on the turf at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Bills.

While the Colts await results of an MRI on their newly-minted $65 million receiver, it appears they dodged a bullet. Hilton's injury isn't serious. He'll be back, though his status for Monday night's matchup against the New York Jets remains uncertain.

"Doing better," Hilton said Monday. "Swelling went down a little bit. Feeling good. As soon as I got off the plane last night, I came here and got some treatment in. I'm feeling good."

Hilton came up slow after his third-down catch late in the third quarter Sunday, clutching his left knee for a few seconds. It came on a short out-route that saw Hilton haul in a 5-yard catch before Bills cornerback Nickell Robey tackled him to the turf.

Hilton returned for two more plays before heading to the locker room.

"It blew up on me real fast," he said. "It was just hurting and sore to the touch. I feel a lot better (today).

"It was really scary, but I feel better now."

Hilton said he's met with Colts team doctors four times for treatment since returning to Indianapolis.

Coach Chuck Pagano declared Hilton day-to-day.

Hilton, who had a team-high seven catches for 88 yards Sunday in Buffalo, wasn't shy about voicing his desire to be on the field Monday night.

"Monday night speaks for itself," he said. "Everybody's watching Monday night. It means a lot, especially going against a great Jets defense. It's one I really don't want to miss."

Owner Jim Irsay said after Sunday's game that, while X-rays were negative, Hilton "may miss some time."

Hilton finished sixth in the league in receiving yards last season with 1,345 and earned his first Pro Bowl nod.

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