NFL: New England 17, Kansas City 10

Foxborough, Mass. -- Backup quarterback Matt Cassel guided New England following an injury to Tom Brady Sunday and the Patriots downed the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10.

New England's 20th straight regular-season win extended its own NFL record. The streak stretches back to a 21-0 loss at Miami Dec. 10, 2006.

Cassel tossed for 152 yards and a touchdown and Randy Moss had six receptions for 116 yards and a score for the Pats.

The veteran Brady injured his left knee and left the game in the first quarter.

Sammy Morris rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown for the Patriots (1-0).

Damon Huard threw for 118 yards and a touchdown for Kansas City (0-1).

Chiefs' receiver Dwayne Bowe caught five passes for 49 yards.

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