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The Cardinals officially placed tight end Troy Niklas on the season-ending injured reserve list with a  "badly" sprained ankle, according to the team's official website. His season comes to an end with only three catches for 38 yards. In a corresponding move, Arizona signed tight end Matthew Mulligan Tuesday.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin has plenty to be upset about as New York heads into Week 12 amid a five-game losing streak. The Giants had plenty of chances to end their losing skid during a 16-10 loss Week 11 vs. San Francisco, but the team was hurt by quarterback Eli Manning's five interceptions.

Coughlin voiced his displeasure after the loss about the Giants' failed attempt to score a go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter on four plays from the 4-yard line. On Monday, however, Coughlin expressed disappointment with another failed play earlier in the game, which he believes would have resulted in a 76-yard touchdown reception by rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

On their second offensive drive, the Giants had a second-and-8 from the 24-yard line. Manning faked the handoff to running back Rashad Jennings and had two receivers -- Beckham and tight end Larry Donnell -- running downfield. Unfortunately, Manning locked in on Donnell, who was running a corner fade, and missed Beckham, who ran a deep post and appeared to have two San Francisco defenders beat. Manning threw an incomplete pass to Donnell and two plays later they punted the football.

"On the seventh play of the game -- we scored on the fifth -- we had another opportunity for a score there," Coughlin said Monday, per NJ.com. "We had Odell running open on that play."

Titans tight end Chase Coffman, who entered Monday's game with two catches all season, got more receiving chances than normal with starter Delanie Walker sidelined by a concussion. Coffman responded, catching three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Steelers.

Late in the third quarter, Coffman skied for a 4-yard catch in the end zone and held on despite landing hard. He'll visit the Eagles in Week 12.

Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson and tight end Jace Amaro did not practice Monday due to illness, reports ESPN.com. New York is preparing to visit Buffalo on Sunday.

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.