MAHOMES SIDELINED
Matt Moore will replace the injured Patrick Mahomes at QB for the Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a month.
Ma homes had an MRI exam Fri day t hat showed the ligaments were intact, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of a nonymity because the team was still sorting through the results and putting together a timetable for his return.
The Chiefs play Green Bay a week from Sunday, then face the Vikings and Titans before a Monday night matchup against Tennessee on Nov. 18. The Chiefs ( 5 - 2 ) have their bye the following week, so it is possible they hold Mahomes out until Dec .1 against Oakland.
Mahomes was hurt in a 30-6 victory in Denver on Thursday night while sneaking for first down on fourth-and-short deep in Broncos territory. Everyone jumped up from the pile but Mahomes, who quickly reached for his right knee as trainers rushed onto the field.
Physicians used what is called a reduction maneuver to guide the patella back into place, and Mahomes was helped to his feet and shooed away a waiting cart.
The Chiefs led 13-6 when Mahomes left and journeyman quarterback Matt Moore finished the game. Moore went 10-of-19 passing for 117 yards, a good chunk of it coming on a 57- yard scoring strike to Tyreek Hill.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid indicated that Moore would be the starter going forward, and that rookie Kyle Shu rm ur could be elevated from the practice squad as the backup.
Barkley cleared to return against Cardinals
Saqu on Barkley has been cleared to return to the New York Giants' lineup for Sunday's game against Arizona.
Last year's offensive rookie of the year has not played since spraining his right ankle on Sept. 22 against Tampa Bay.
Wide receiver Sterling Shepard and rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine are going to miss the Arizona game with concussions. It will be the second straight for Shepard, who now has had two concussions this season. Ballentine was injured in the last game.
Elsewhere
49ers: The unbeaten San Francisco 49ers will be without injured receiver Deebo Samuel and defensive tackle D.J. Jones on Sunday at Washington. Bears: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who has been out since Sept. 29 with a left shoulder injury, will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Saints, even after he practiced all week without limitations.
Eagles: Philadelphia will Bowl left tackle Jason Peters (knee) at Dallas. Rookie first-round pick Andre Dillard will make his first start in Peters' place.
Jets: Guard Kelechi Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure, but the team wants him on the field.
Rams: Coach Sean McVay expects cornerback Jalen Ramsey to play on Sunday in Atlanta. Ramsey went through a second full practice with the Rams on Friday, three days after Los Angeles acquired the former All-Pro cornerback in a trade with Jacksonville.
Saints: New Orleans ruled out running back Alvin Kamara and tight end Jared Cook for Sunday's game in Chicago.