Broncos lose QB Lynch to ankle injury

Cowboys release McFadden, their leading rusher in 2015.

Paxton Lynch, installed as the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos last week, suffered an ankle injury in the 21-14 loss to the Oakland Raiders and was replaced by former starter Trevor Siemian.

Lynch hurt himself while rolling out on a pass in the third quarter. He was immediately ruled out for the rest of the game. He completed 9 of 14 passes for 41 yards, with an INT.

Raiders: Receiver Amari Cooper left with a concussion in the first half after being hurt on an illegal hit by Denver safety Darian Stewart.

Cowboys: Released running back Darren McFadden, who was their leading rusher two years ago.

Ejections: Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain was thrown out of the team’s 35-17 loss to the Patriots for throwing a punch at receiver Danny Amendola. ... Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree were ejected in the first quarter for fighting as a sideline brawl broke out. Raiders guard Gabe Jackson was also ejected for his part in the fight and making contact with an official.

Bills: Steven Hauschka missed a 52-yard field goal, ending his successful streak of consecutive attempts from 50 yards or longer at 13.

Chiefs: Harrison Butker’s 45-yard field goal gave him a franchise-record 23 in a row. His only miss this season was his first attempt after joining the team from the Panthers’ practice squad.

Rams: Linebacker Connor Barwin was ruled out with an arm injury shortly after halftime of the win over the Saints.

Panthers: Tight end Greg Olsen, who returned after being out more than eight weeks with a broken foot, reaggravated the injury.

Browns: Quarterback DeShone Kizer was evaluated for a concussion and missed one series against the Bengals.

Buccaneers: Running back Doug Martin and safety T.J. Ward were lost to concussions. Safety Josh Robinson (hamstring) and defensive tackle Clinton McDonald (back) also left the loss to the Falcons.

Falcons: Cornerback Desmond Trufant has a concussion. Cornerback Brian Poole suffered a lower-back injury.