Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney left the game early in the third quarter against the Jets with an severe-looking left ankle injury.
By video, Mooney appeared to suffer a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to return to the game.
He will likely undergo an X-ray in the locker room to rule out a fracture. Either way he is likely an IR candidate given the Bears' record.
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Mooney has been deemed doubtful to return with an ankle injury. He had no targets before exiting.
High ankle sprains typically have a return-to-play timeline of four-to-six weeks. The Bears have a bye in Week 14, which could help him avoid placement on IR.
The best case would be a return in Week 16 or 17, but the Bears are likely to play it cautious with him.
Quarterback Justin Fields was inactive for the game with a shoulder injury that the Pro Football Docs believe he could have played through with an injection.
Chicago faces Green Bay in Week 13.
Mooney has 493 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games this season.
