JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without their top defensive back against winless Tennessee on Sunday.

Cornerback Rashean Mathis has a broken index finger on his left hand and might not be ready to play even though the Jaguars (3-3) are coming off a bye week.

Wearing a pink and black cast, Mathis said Tuesday he still has a screw in his finger and several stitches. Although they will be removed later this week, he doesn't expect to practice and isn't sure whether he will play in Nashville, Tenn.

If he can't go, Scott Starks or Tyrone Brakenridge probably would start opposite rookie Derek Cox.

Mathis, who has 18 tackles and two interceptions this season, broke his finger batting away a pass in the fourth quarter against St. Louis on Oct. 18.