Report: Washington's Allen set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen is set to undergo season-ending surgery after suffering an ankle dislocation and fracture Sunday against the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Allen suffered the injury on a hit by Giants safety Jabrill Peppers and was carted off the field. The signal-caller thanked fans for their support after the game:

Washington head coach Ron Rivera said Alex Smith will start next week against the Detroit Lions, according to NBC Sports' JP Finlay.

The veteran quarterback threw for over 300 yards in relief in Sunday's loss to the Giants but was intercepted three times. Smith has appeared in two games this season and has taken eight sacks.

Washington's Week 10 contest will be Smith's first start since he suffered his own serious leg injury in 2018.

Dwayne Haskins is expected to be Smith's backup moving forward. A first-round pick in last year's draft, Haskins was benched after just four starts this season. The 23-year-old has tossed four touchdowns to three interceptions in 2020.