Rookie quarterbacks take beating on Sunday

The Miami Dolphins didn’t announce an injury to Tue Tagovailoa before game’s end, but the rookie quarterback walked gingerly to the sideline after being sacked for the sixth time. Ryan Fitzpatrick closed the game for the Dolphins.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow’s season has apparently ended by a scary knee injury. For more, see B9.

Broncos safety Trey Marshall injured a lower leg in a win against Miami.

Patriots running back Rex Burkhead sustained a knee injury against the Texans and had to be helped off the field. He was later taken to the locker room on a cart. Texans receivers Kenny Stills (leg) and Randall Cobb (foot) were injured.

Lions cornerback Phil Ford and Panthers guard Dennis Daley left with concussions.

Browns safety Ronnie Harrison, a major bright spot of late, injured his knee on Philadelphia’s first series and didn’t return. He is scheduled to have an MRI. Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox left with an apparent leg injury and cornerback Cre’von Leblanc rolled his ankle.

Titans linebacker Jayon Brown left with an elbow injury and left tackle Ty Sambrailo left during the pivotal touchdown drive against the Ravens.

Tight end Zach Gentry of the unbeaten Steelers sustained a significant knee injury and cornerback Joe Haden suffered a minor knee injury in a win against Jacksonville. Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen injured his left knee, but should be fine. Cornerbacks Tre Herndon (knee) and Chris Claybrooks (groin), and safety Daniel Thomas (arm) left in the second half, and coach Doug Marrone said Thomas will go on injured reserve. Left guard Andrew Norwell (arm) was ruled out in the third.

Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker limped off favoring his left hamstring in a loss against the Saints. Linebacker Foyesade Oluokun was treated on the field and walked to the sideline. Receiver Julio Jones saw limited action because of hamstring tightness. Saints left guard Andrus Peat left with a concussion and Deonte Harris left with a stinger.

The Packers lost center Corey Linsley (back) in the first quarter of their overtime loss at Indianapolis.

Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (ribs) left the game in the fourth quarter of a victory against the Vikings.

Jets running back La’mical Perine and offensive tackle George Fant left with ankle injuries in a loss to the Chargers. Los Angeles defensive end Uchenna Nwosu (shoulder) and cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (groin) both left the game.