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Patriots’ Dion Lewis injures knee, leaves game

Patriots running back Dion Lewis carries the ballagainst Washington. USA Today Sports

Patriots running back Dion Lewis suffered a knee injury against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. With the Patriots leading 20-3 in the third quarter, Lewis went down awkwardly at the end of a 14-yard catch and run. He grabbed his left knee as he fell to the turf.

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As Lewis left the field under his own power he was consoled by Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. The team soon announced that Lewis would not be returning to the game.

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