Steven Jackson came to Atlanta to play for a playoff contender. But he couldn't help the Falcons in the second half against the Saints.
Jackson was knocked out of the big NFC South showdown with a quad injury, and didn't return. Devonta Freeman and Jacquizz Rodgers took over the carries in the Atlanta backfield.
Here are the other injuries we're tracking Sunday:
- Johnny Manziel left Cleveland's game in Carolina with a hamstring injury and didn't return. Brian Hoyer took over under center as the Browns lost to the Panthers, 17-13.
- Pierre Thomas also left Sunday's game in New Orleans with an injury to his ribs.
- Chicago Bears pass rusher Willie Young was carted off the field against Detroit with an Achilles injury. Young is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source informed of Young's injury. The defensive end will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm.
- New York Jets center Nick Mangold was taken off the field in a cart and ruled out after suffering a leg injury. Rapoport reported Mangold received an x-ray and there was no break, according to a source.
Wide receiver Percy Harvin didn't return against the Patriots due to a rib injury.
- Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus hurt his knee against the Raiders and was ruled out for the game.
- Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie suffered a stinger, but later returned against the Rams.
- E.J. Gaines was carted off the field in the third quarter after he collided with a teammate. The Rams later announced that Gaines is being evaluated for a concussion.
- Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Raiders with a concussion.
- Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was on the sideline early in Sunday night's contest against the Arizona Cardinalswith an upset stomach. He returned after missing a couple of series.
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