Donnie Avery left Monday's game against the Patriots with a groin injury and did not return, Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Avery left Monday's game against the Patriots with a groin injury and didn't return, Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Avery caught both of his targets for a combined 46 yards before leaving the contest. If he misses time beyond Monday, the likes of Junior Hemingway, Frankie Hammond, and A.J. Jenkins could all be in the mix for added playing time. Avery's role isn't particularly lucrative for owners, but he's on pace for a respectable 56-624-0 receiving line.