Ricardo Allen in concussion protocol after big hit

Falcons safety Ricardo Allen is in the concussion protocol program after landing a big hit in the fourth quarter of the 30-26 victory against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

After the hit on Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones , Allen was sprawled on the field. It was on the first play after the two-minute warning. Jones’ catch picked up 29 yards.

Rookie Damontae Kazee replaced Allen for the final 11 plays of the game.