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AFC notes: Titans have been scoring machines through the first half

Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Chargers on Nov. 6.
(Rick Scuteri / Associated Press)
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Baltimore Ravens: Steve Smith had five catches for 60 yards in the Ravens’ 28-7 win over the Browns on Thursday to move into eighth place all time with 14,349 receiving yards.

Buffalo Bills: Receiver Sammy Watkins, who was put on injured reserve in September because of a foot injury, could return to the field on Nov. 27.

Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green leads the NFL with 59 receptions, and is No. 2 with 896 yards receiving. Giovani Bernard has had a rushing touchdown in two straight games.

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Cleveland Browns: Following Thursday’s defeat, the Browns’ 10 consecutive losses to start the season are a franchise first since Cleveland joined the NFL in 1950.

Denver Broncos: Rookie running back Devontae Booker has had a rushing touchdown in two of the last three games and ranks third among rookies with 320 yards rushing.

Houston Texans: The Texans are playing the first of four road games in five weeks. Houston is 0-3 on road, but has won four in a row against the Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck has been sacked an NFL-high 33 times this season. He’s tied for the fifth-most touchdown passes (17) and had seven passes picked off.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Receiver Allen Hurns, who leads the Jaguars with 443 receiving yards, missed practice this week while going through the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs have won four straight regular-season games and 16 of their last 18. They lead the NFL with 20 takeaways (12 interceptions, eight fumbles).

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Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins are seeking their fourth straight win for the first time since 2008, when they won final five games of the season en route to winning the AFC East.

New England Patriots: The Patriots are 12-4 following a bye week under Coach Bill Belichick. They are the only team to not have a pass intercepted this season.

N.Y. Jets: Running back Matt Forte has 349 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns in the last three games. Forte ranks seventh in the NFL with 634 yards rushing.

Oakland Raiders: Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 2,505 yards with 17 touchdowns and has had only three passes intercepted so far this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers have never made the playoffs under Coach Mike Tomlin after losing three straight games. Pittsburgh has a three-game losing streak.

San Diego Chargers: Chargers’ Antonio Gates is three touchdown catches shy of tying Tony Gonzalez (111) for the most all time by a tight end. He’s had four so far this season.

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Tennessee Titans: The Titans have scored at least 26 points in each of their last five games for the first time since 2003, and rank fourth in NFL in scoring in that span.

matt.wilhalme@latimes.com

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