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AFC notes: Oakland Raiders haven’t allowed a 100-yard rusher in 10 games

Oakland Raiders tackle Austin Howard prepares to take the field with his teammates before a game against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 25.

Oakland Raiders tackle Austin Howard prepares to take the field with his teammates before a game against the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 25.

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Baltimore: The Ravens have not recorded a take-away in four games since Sept. 27. They also have had two three-game losing streaks through seven games.

Buffalo: The Bills are hopeful quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) will be available to play against the New York Jets on a Thursday following their bye week.

Cincinnati: The Bengals are the only AFC team with two players with at least six touchdowns: tight end Tyler Eifert (six) and running back Jeremy Hill (six).

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Cleveland: Quarterback Josh McCown is expected to start against the Cardinals despite missing practice this week because of a shoulder injury.

Denver: The only time the Broncos started 7-0 was in 1998, when they won the Super Bowl after finishing 14-2. Denver has the league’s top-rated defense.

Houston: Backs Alfred Blue, Chris Polk and Jonathan Grimes are all expected to carry the ball with Arian Foster done for the season because of an Achilles injury.

Indianapolis: The Colts have been outscored 69-32 in second quarter. Indianapolis gave up 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground last week.

Jacksonville: The Jaguars are unsure when receiver Marqise Lee will return from a hamstring injury, which has cost him four games. Lee has three catches for 40 yards.

Kansas City: Chiefs receiver Chris Conley had his first career scoring catch last week. Kansas City is tied for the fifth-fewest touchdown passes.

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Miami: The Dolphins lost end Cameron Wake to a torn left Achilles’ tendon during Thursday’s loss to the Patriots. Wake had seven sacks in last three games.

New England: Tom Brady leads the NFL with 20 passing touchdowns after throwing four scoring tosses against the Dolphins on Thursday.

N.Y. Jets: Ryan Fitzpatrick could become the first quarterback to beat the Raiders with four teams. He’s beaten them with Buffalo, Tennessee and Houston.

Oakland: The Raiders have gone 10 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. Quarterback Derek Carr made his NFL debut against the Jets last year.

Pittsburgh: Receiver Antonio Brown’s three career punt returns for touchdowns all came against the Bengals. Pittsburgh swept series vs. Cincinnati last year.

San Diego: Keenan Allen leads the league with 62 catches, the most in NFL history through the first seven games. He had 11 catches in his only game against the Ravens.

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Tennessee: Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) did practice this week but Zach Mettenberger will play against Houston.

Follow Matt Wilhalme on Twitter @mattwilhalme

The Associated Press contributed to this report

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