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Colts tight end Dwayne Allen told reporters Monday he suffered a low ankle sprain during Sunday's loss against the Patriots. He considers himself "day to day" and hopeful to play Week 12 against the Jaguars.

Coach Chuck Pagano echoed Allen's comments Monday and called Allen "day to day" as well.

Allen suffered the injury early in Sunday's game, and his absence allowed tight end Coby Fleener to have a career day. Fleener led the team with 144 receiving yards on seven catches.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters that tight end Troy Niklas is doubtful for Week 12 against the Seahawks with a high ankle sprain, per the team's official website. Niklas left Sunday's game against the Lions with the injury, which could keep him out for the remainder of the season.

"We will monitor Niklas. I hope it doesn't end his season," Arians said.

The Jaguars activated tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) from the injured reserve list and added him to the 53-man active roster, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, Jacksonville placed wide receiver Allen Robinson on IR with a foot injury.

The Cardinals fear tight end Troy Niklas might miss the remainder of the season after re-injuring his ankle Sunday against the Lions, according to FOX Sports 910 AM. He is slated to undergo an MRI.

The rookie tight end has three catches for 38 yards through seven games. He has made two starts this season.

The Colts believe tight end Dwayne Allen suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's loss against the Patriots, a source told ESPN.

However, two sources told NFL.com that Allen suffered a low-ankle sprain Week 11. While Allen might miss time, the injury is not considered severe, according to the NFL.com report.

Allen suffered the injury early in Sunday's game, and his absence allowed tight end Coby Fleener to have a career day. Fleener led the team with 144 receiving yards on seven catches.

Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw and tight end Dwayne Allen were both seen in protective boots after Sunday's 42-20 loss to the Patriots.

The Colts didn't provide an update on either player, but the sense is that Bradshaw, who was also on crutches Sunday night, will miss extended time. Both players will go through tests Monday to determine the severity of their injuries. The Colts are set to face the Jaguars in Week 12.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen will not return to Sunday night's game agains the Patriots, the team announced. Allen suffered an ankle injury in the first half and was deemed questionable to return before halftime, but the Colts downgraded him to out in the second half.

Colts tight end Dwayne Allen is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Patriots due to an ankle injury, the team announced. Allen suffered the injury before receiving a target in the team's Week 11 contest.

The Cardinals got many contributions in their Week 11 home win over the Lions. Among them, tight end John Carlson caught all three of his targets for 37 yards, and running back Robert Hughes had a 49-yard reception and a 2-yard carry.

Tight end Rob Housler made a 27-yard catch, tight end Troy Niklas had a 5-yard grab and wideout Jaron Brown added a 5-yard reception. Running back Stepfan Taylor ran twice for 6 yards and made a 4-yard catch. They'll all visit the Seahawks in Week 12.

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught four of six targets for 55 yards in the blowout loss at Green Bay, his highest yardage output since Week 3. Ertz did most of his damage when the game was well out of hand.

Ertz, who has not scored since Week 6, plays the Titans in Week 12.