Jets’ Ryan Fitzpatrick seems resigned to Friday surgery

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Ryan Fitzpatrick Photo: Anthony J. CausiIt sounds as if Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will indeed have surgery on his injured left thumb Friday, the day after the Jets play the Bills.

Neither Fitzpatrick nor coach Todd Bowles would confirm that a decision has been made, but Fitzpatrick sounded as if he was fairly certain he will have the thumb fixed Friday.

“We’re kind of weighing different options right now,” Fitzpatrick said. “Obviously I don’t want to miss any time or any games. The decision is going to be based off that.”

The belief is Fitzpatrick could have the surgery Friday and be ready in time for the Jets’ next game, Nov. 22 against the Texans. Playing on Thursday night…