FROM A TO Z

Baltimore:

After the loss of Steve Smith Sr. (Achilles’ injury), Kamar Aiken is the Ravens’ new active leading receiver with 333 yards, which is 337 less than Smith had.

Buffalo:

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) is set to return after missing two games. The Bills have a losing record through seven games for the ninth time since 2009.

Cincinnati:

Andy Dalton needs one more touchdown pass to match his production last season (19). He had three against the Browns on Thursday.

Cleveland:

The Browns managed one first down in the second half of a loss to the Bengals, 31-10, Thursday. Luke McCown is expected to be back at quarterback next week.

Denver:

The Broncos acquired tight end Vernon Davis via trade this week from the 49ers. Davis had 55 touchdown catches in San Francisco over nine years.

Houston:

The Texans’ run defense is among the worst in the league (26th). Houston has given up 16 touchdown passes, tied for fifth most in the NFL.

Indianapolis:

The Colts are 3-0 against the AFC South and 0-5 vs. other divisions. Andrew Luck has missed two games but still leads league in passes intercepted (12).

Jacksonville:

Jaguars are a half-game behind the Colts and Texans for first place in the AFC South at 2-5. Jacksonville hasn’t won five or more games since 2011.

Kansas City:

The Chiefs’ new primary ball carrier, Charcandrick West, has 51 carries for 246 yards in the last three games since Jamaal Charles was lost for the season.

Miami:

Derrick Shelby is expected to start in place of defensive end Cameron Wake, who is out for the season with a torn left Achilles’ tendon. Shelby has 11 tackles.

New England:

Tom Brady leads NFL in fourth-quarter passer rating at 143.5 with seven touchdowns, no passes intercepted and a 76.7% completion percentage.

N.Y. Jets:

Ryan Fitzpatrick will start despite tearing a thumb ligament last week. He has eight scores with two picks in his last five games vs. Jacksonville.

Oakland:

The Raiders have won four of their last five meetings with the Steelers since 2006. Oakland hasn’t won back-to-back road games since 2011.

Pittsburgh:

De’Angelo Williams rushed for 204 yards in two starts in place of Le’Veon Bell to start season. He returns to that role with Bell (knee) out for the season.

San Diego:

Dontrelle Inman and Stevie Johnson are expected to be targeted more with receiver Keenen Allen done for the year after suffering a kidney injury.

Tennessee:

Mike Mularkey will make his debut as the Titans’ interim coach against the Saints following Ken Whisenhunt’s firing last week.