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NFL: New England 17, Kansas City 10

New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) is congratulated by teammates Jarvis Green (97) and Vince Wilfork (75) after Vrabel sacked Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard in the second half at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on September 7, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)
1 of 19 | New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) is congratulated by teammates Jarvis Green (97) and Vince Wilfork (75) after Vrabel sacked Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard in the second half at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on September 7, 2008. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey) | License Photo

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 7 (UPI) -- 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.

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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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