Bears wide receiver Kevin White was having his best game as a pro before going down with an injury.
The second-year wideout suffered an ankle injury and didn't return. He had six catches for 55 yards at the time of the injury. White didn't see the field for his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture.
Other injury news we are keeping an eye on Sunday:
- Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant did not see the field Sunday, as he was inactive against the 49ers. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the receiver is expected to miss one to two weeks. Bryant was diagnosed with a hairline knee fracture, but Rapoport reported that the injury is commonly referred to as a bone bruise, per a source who has seen Bryant's test results. There is no long-term risk.
- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is in the concussion protocol after sitting out the majority of the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis suffered a hamstring injury and didn't return.
- Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis didn't return after suffering a thigh injury.
- Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (shoulder) was carted into the locker room, and did not return. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported preliminary tests revealed it's an AC joint sprain on his non-throwing shoulder, per a source. Cornerback Kayvon Webster injured his hamstring in the game.
- Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan left and didn't return with an elbow injury. Rookie Su'a Cravens suffered a concussion and didn't return.
- Lions running back Dwayne Washington suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return.
- Raiders tight end Lee Smith left the game with an ankle injury and was later ruled out.
- Baltimore tight end Maxx Williams left the game against the Raiders with a knee injury and didn't return.
- Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon left with a calf injury and didn't return.
- Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left for the locker room against the Broncos in the first half with a calf injury and did not return. Defensive end Noah Spence (shoulder) and tight end Brandon Myers (shoulder) were also ruled out of the game.
- Niners linebacker NaVorro Bowman was carted to the locker room late in the third quarter with a lower leg injury. He did not return to the game, and Rapoport reported the initial belief is Bowman tore his Achilles.
- Cardinals safety Tyvon Branch did not return after injuring his groin. Running back Chris Johnson limped off the field and went to the locker room with a groin injury.
Quarterback Carson Palmer is currently in the concussion protocol after getting knocked out of the fourth quarter of Arizona's loss to the Rams. Coach Bruce Arians told reporters it will be tough for Palmer to play this Thursday against the Niners.
- Steelers offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday Night Football. Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (shoulder) was ruled out, too. Linebackers Anthony Chickillo (knee) and Jarvis Jones (ankle) were also ruled out.
- Chiefs running back Knile Davis was evaluated for a concussion, the team announced.
