DENVER (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs rediscovered their mojo but lost their maestro.

The Chiefs rallied around their fallen superstar and snapped a two-game skid with a 30-6 thrashing of the Denver Broncos on Thursday night after reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes dislocated his right knee in a pileup near the goal line in the first half.

"I've never seen anything like that on the field before," Denver defensive end Shelby Harris said. "His knee was literally all the way to the side, his kneecap was. I wish him the best. We definitely need him in the league, he's definitely a big attraction in the league.

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Thanks to two injures and a couple of major trades, the Los Angeles Rams will be without three regular starters in their secondary this weekend in Atlanta.

Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips realizes that's not the ideal way to face Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Matt Ryan and the NFL's second-most prolific passing game.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have been awarded running back Tra Carson via waivers from Green Bay.

The Lions also announced Thursday that they have released running back Paul Perkins.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Dynamic running back Saquon Barkley is being coy about his chances of playing for the New York Giants on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Barkley was a full go in practice on Thursday for the second straight day, and most expect the second-year running back to play on Sunday for the first time since hurting his right ankle on Sept. 22 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) C.J. Mosley broke his own news with an announcement the New York Jets and their fans have been waiting to hear for weeks.

"I'm playing Monday night," the star linebacker declared Thursday before repeating himself when a reporter asked what he said.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland defensive coordinator Paul Guenther lashed out at the NFL for the lengthy suspension the league handed to Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for a helmet-to-helmet hit, one of a series of violations for which he has been punished.

Burfict was suspended for the final 12 games of the regular season and the playoffs for the hit to the head of Indianapolis tight end Jack Doyle on Sept. 29. It was longest suspension ever handed down by the league for an on-field infraction.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey already has pulled off one blockbuster trade. He seems eager to make another.

Dorsey said he's had "a few conversations" lately with Washington Redskins President Bruce Allen and hinted one of the topics discussed has been a trade for star left tackle Trent Williams.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the new video review rule for pass interference is working as expected, with only obvious mistakes by officials being corrected.

Through Week 6, the league has had 44 reviews related to pass interference, and the on-field ruling was reversed seven times.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears are cautiously optimistic quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will return this week from a left shoulder injury.

Trubisky said he feels "close" to 100 percent and hopes to start when the Bears host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are hopeful of having right guard Gabe Jackson in the lineup for Sunday's game in Green Bay. The prognosis on wide receiver Tyrell Williams isn't as encouraging.

Jackson returned to practice this week for the first time since suffering an MCL strain in his right knee during training camp. A third-round pick in 2014, Jackson is a cornerstone of Oakland's offensive line who signed a $56 million extension two years ago.