Washington QB Kyle Allen exits game with ankle injury

Allen suffered a gruesome-looking ankle injury in the first quarter. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington QB Kyle Allen exits game vs. Giants with ankle injury

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/8/20

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

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 a possibly serious injury.

Alex Smith is coming in for #WFT, gruesome looking injury to Kyle Allen.pic.twitter.com/iK4pxxc5p2
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 8, 2020

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

Allen recently took over for Dwayne Haskins, who was benched after Week 4. In three games this season, Allen is 1-2, completing 68.8 percent 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 field sooner rather than later.

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