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Forte Leaves Game With Ankle Injury

By Adam Hoge-

GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS) -- Bears running back Matt Forte left Thursday night's game against the Packers with an ankle injury in the third quarter.

When Forte went to the locker room, the Bears initially announced he was "doubtful" to return to the game, but then later said he was out.

Forte had 31 yards on just seven carries when he left the game. He was leading the Bears in receiving with four catches for 49 yards at the time.

Head coach Lovie Smith did not provide any further information on the injury after the game.

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