Kyle Allen is the latest Washington quarterback to suffer a gruesome leg injury. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington QB Kyle Allen dislocated ankle, suffered small fracture vs. Giants?

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen was forced out of Sunday's game against the New York Giants, paving the way for veteran Alex Smith to see more snaps.

Allen suffered a gruesome-looking ankle injury in the first quarter. The 24-year-old was dropping back to pass when his leg was hit by Giants safety Jabrill Peppers' leg. Peppers was knocked off his feet while blitzing, and his leg hit Allen's with force to create what looked like a serious injury. 

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Allen suffered a dislocated ankle and small fracture on the play. 

Peppers ended up being penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play. 

Allen only recently took over for Dwayne Haskins, who was benched after Week 4. In three games this season, Allen is 1-2, completing 68.8% of his passes for 548 yards and four touchdowns against one interception. 

If Allen misses an extended period of time, Haskins might be back on the sidelines sooner rather than later.

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