Carroll: Geno Smith has high-ankle sprain, indicates season is over

49ers TE George Kittle is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Bears.

Kittle did not practice all week due to a sprained ankle and is now officially out for a key Sunday night game. Jake Tonges will step in as the top tight end and has some streaming potential if you are in a pinch. Elsewhere, WR Ricky Pearsall is active.

Steelers TE Darnell Washington suffered a broken arm during Sunday’s loss to the Browns.

We should get official word Monday, but his season is more than likely over. He almost certainly won’t be available for what is now a winner-take-all game in the AFC North against the Ravens next week. Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith will be the two main players at the position, but Pittsburgh will miss Washington’s blocking ability and occasional pass-catching opportunities.

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson cleared concussion protocol Saturday and will play Sunday against the Jets.

Henderson was listed as questionable for Sunday but is good to go after practicing in full on Friday and officially being cleared Saturday. Even in a split with Rhamondre Stevenson, a healthy Henderson has shown the ability to create explosive plays. He gets a Jets defense that has been historically bad this season. Henderson totaled 93 yards and three touchdowns in Week 11 against the Jets. Henderson could be a league-winner this week.