The Facts: According to the NBC broadcast crew, Rawls is in the concussion protocol.

Diehards Line:Rawls left the first half of what's been a very physical game against the Panthers. Seatttle safety Earl Thomas was also carted off with a knee injury (he was seen leaving the X-ray room on crutches shortly thereafter and reportedly has a broken bone in his leg). Troymaine Pope will handle the bulk of the tailback duties in Rawls' absence.