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Dolphins still seeking their first rushing TD and other AFC notes

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill calls out instructions for his teammates during a game against the New York Jets at London's Wembley Stadium on Oct. 4.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill calls out instructions for his teammates during a game against the New York Jets at London’s Wembley Stadium on Oct. 4.

(Matt Dunham / Associated Press)
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Baltimore: Running back Justin Forsett (ankle) missed some practice but is expected to play. Ravens have won four in a row vs. 49ers, including Super Bowl.

Buffalo: Bills Coach Rex Ryan is 3-1 against his former boss, Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis. The two worked together coaching defense in Bal- timore from 1999-2001.

Cincinnati: Andy Dalton’s 115.6 passer rating is the highest in Bengals history through five games. Cincinnati is one win short of tying best franchise start.

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Cleveland: Gary Barnidge is the first Browns tight end with a touchdown catch in three consecutive games since Ozzie Newsome hit that mark in 1983.

Denver: Peyton Manning and Brett Favre are the only quarterbacks who have beaten all 32 teams in the NFL. Manning is 6-0 against the Browns.

Houston: The Texans have just two takeaways and an NFL-worst turnover margin of minus-eight. Houston has been outscored by its opponents, 135-97.

Indianapolis: The Colts have won three in a row to take sole possession of first in the AFC South. Andrew Luck (shoulder) is expected to play after missing two games.

Jacksonville: Defensive tackle Sen’Derrick Marks and running back Denard Robinson are expected to return from knee injuries against the Texans.

Kansas City: Knile Davis and Charcandrick West are expected to carry the load for the Chiefs with running back Jamaal Charles out for the season with a torn ACL.

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Miami: Dolphins have yet to score rushing touchdown this season. The Jaguars are the only other team without a running score. Miami has run for just 277 yards.

New England: The Patriots have won six in a row against the Colts and outscored them, 189-73, in their last four games while rushing for 772 yards.

N.Y. Jets: New York is looking for its first 4-1 start since 2010, when the team opened 5-1 and finished 11-5. The Jets have 18 consecutive stops on third down.

Oakland: Defensive end Justin Tuck is done for the season after suffering a torn pectoral last week against Denver. Tuck had recorded seven tackles and one sack.

Pittsburgh: Receiver Martavis Bryant is expected to make his debut after a four-game suspension and missing last week because of a knee injury.

San Diego: Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates have connected on 74 touchdown passes, the most by a quarterback- tight end tandem in league history.

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Tennessee: Linebacker Derrick Morgan (4.5) and tackle Jurrell Casey (3.5) lead the Titans in sacks. Tennessee is tops in the league for time of possession (34:18).

The Associated Press Contributed to this report

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