Washington’s Smith leaves game with right leg injury

Alex Smith left Washington’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with soreness and tightness in his right leg, which he broke in two places in November 2018, sidelining him for nearly two calendar years.

Coach Ron Rivera said Smith was available in an emergency. Washington won 23-15. Rivera said Smith experienced soreness when he tried to push off with his right leg.

At Detroit, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was knocked out of a 31-24 loss to the Packers with a rib injury.

Miami wide receivers Devante Parker and Jakeem Grant were forced out of the Dolphins’ 33-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in a showdown between Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa. Tight end Mike Gesicki was ruled out in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury.

In other injury news:

■ Cowboys cornerback Saivion Smith left with a hand injury in the fourth quarter and didn’t return against Cincinnati.

■ Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen injured his right leg late in the game and didn’t return. Ryan Finley replaced him on the last drive.

■ Titans linebacker Tuzar Skipper was ruled out with an elbow injury in the second half.

■ Jaguars safety Josh Jones left with a shoulder injury and was later ruled out.

■ Vikings tackle Brian O’neill (eye) left in the third quarter. Cornerback Kris Boyd (shoulder) left in the second half against Tampa Bay.

■ Cardinals defensive lineman Gordon Phillips left early in the game with a hamstring injury. Left guard Justin Pugh (calf) and right tackle Kelvin Beachum (back) also were injured against the Giants.

■ Broncos reserve cornerback Duke Dawson was carted off the field in the first quarter after a non-contact injury to his left knee and did not return against Carolina.

■ Seahawks right tackle Brandon Shell left after aggravating an ankle injury in the first half against the Jets.

■ The Colts lost cornerback Xavier Rhodes (knee) and linebacker Darius Leonard (back) against the Raiders.

■ The Eagles lost cornerback Darius Slay (head) and safety Rodney Mcleod (knee) on the same play while blitzing against New Orleans. Cornerback Avonte Maddox (knee) left in the first half.

■ Falcons defensive tackle Marlon Davidson left with a knee injury early in the third quarter against the Chargers.

■ Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back) and offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) left during the opening series and did not return. Guard Trai Turner was evaluated for a concussion during the fourth quarter.