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.#Bears WR Darnell Mooney is doubtful to return with an ankle injury he suffered on this play.Our panel of doctors expect he will miss multiple weeksFull analysis⏩https://t.co/dJVh41TxhX pic.twitter.com/pmlvHMZu6l— Sports Injury Central (@SICscore) November 27, 2022 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.