#NFL News and Notes - September 14, 2010

Baltimore Ravens 10, New York Jets 9

The Ravens overcame turnovers and capitalized on penalties to eke out a win...Ravens offensive lineman Marshal Yanda got the start at right tackle...Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis did not speak to Rex Ryan after the game.

Jets tight end Dustin Keller thought he was past the sticks on the game's final play...Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins will undergo an MRI on his left knee...Jets rookie cornerback Kyle Wilson had a rough NFL debut.

Kansas City Chiefs 21, San Diego Chargers 14

Big plays in all three phases of the game spurred the Chiefs to a win...Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson capitalized on his chance to start...Chiefs second-round pick Dexter McCluster set a franchise-record with his 94-yard punt return in the second quarter.

The Chargers' punt coverage unit was a mess on Monday night...The Chargers appear to be moving in the wrong direction...Chargers running back Ryan Mathews' longest run ended with a fumble.

NFL News and Notes

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick met with Randy Moss on Monday, reports Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny will miss a few weeks with a sprained knee.

Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is turning his attention to the Vikings.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons will shadow Titans running back Chris Johnson on Sunday, writes Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini spread the blame for the team's offensive struggles in Week 1.

The Cincinnati Bengals moved the ball out of the no-huddle offense.

Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders participated in the team's workout on Monday, the same day he was to undergo an MRI on his elbow.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher defended his decision to leave Chris Johnson in the game during the team's blowout win over the Raiders.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox will remain in the starting lineup, reports Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.

The Houston Texans will look to free agency to replace defensive end Conner Barwin, who will have surgery on Wednesday.

Creating more turnovers is a goal of the Denver Broncos veteran defense.

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable doesn't think the Titans loss will define his team.

Seattle Seahawks right guard Max Unger is likely to miss Sunday's game against the Broncos.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is looking to clean up the communication problems that plagued the offense on Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson has the support of his teammates.

The St. Louis Rams are already dealing with injury problems this season, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant will miss at least this week's game with a significant ankle injury.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is suffering from sleep apnea.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz disputes the "injury-prone" tag some look to affix to quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith defended some of his decisions from Sunday's 19-14 win over the Lions.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips hops offensive linemen Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier can return to practice this week.

New York Giants tight end Kevin Boss has sustained three concussions in the last 21 months, reports Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb remains the starter, his head coach said on Monday.

Washington Redskins safety Kareem Moore is ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery, Paul Tenorio of the Washington Post reports.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (concussion) may return for this week's game against the Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons offense needs more downfield throws, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers guards Jeremy Zuttah and Keydrick Vincent may rotate at left guard.

Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune shares his film study of the New Orleans Saints' season-opening win over the Vikings.

Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers guard Tim Duckworth (28), Bengals defensive end Frostee Rucker (27), Lions safety Randy Phillips (24) and practice squad linebacker Caleb Campbell (26), Dolphins fullback Lousaka Polite (29), Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher (24), Raiders practice squad guard Alex Parsons (23), Eagles offensive tackles King Dunlap (25) and Winston Justice (26), 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (23), Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill (28), free agent defensive tackles Kenderick Allen (32) and Quinn Pitcock (27), fullback Anthony Cotrone (25), guard Andre Douglas (24), wide receiver Maurice Mann (28), and safety Derek Pegues (24).

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