Fujita rises as Chiefs star in 17-10 win over Oakland
Kansas City linebacker Scott Fujita shines with 12 tackles and a sack in a victory that keeps the Chiefs unbeaten. His rapid improvement, noted by coach Dick Vermeil, comes as Fujita, adopted from a Japanese-American family, contends with a unique ethnic identity while emerging as a key defensive force and pass rush threat.
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Beuerlein Put On Injured Reserve By Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Steve Beuerlein was placed on injured reserve after fracturing a finger in the loss to Minnesota, likely ending his 17 year NFL career. Danny Kanell will start with Rod Smith backing up as Denver plans to re sign Jarious Jackson and add other quarterbacks. Plummer is out weeks and Beuerlein had mixed results in two starts.
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Raiders slump continues as AFC West gap grows
In Alameda the Oakland Raiders fall to 2-5 after a 17-10 home defeat to Kansas City, widening a five game division deficit. Coach Bill Callahan cites character and work ethic through the bye week as quarterback Rich Gannon heals and Marques Tuiasosopo provides a spark off the bench.
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McNair DUI case to go before grand jury in Nashville
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair will have his drunken driving and weapons case presented to a grand jury after Judge Leon Ruben ruled there is sufficient evidence. A fourth to fifth week timeframe was given for the grand jury, with McNair not speaking to reporters after the hearing.
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