NFL: New England 34, Kansas City 3

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Tom Brady tossed a pair of touchdown passes to tight end Rob Gronkowski Monday and the New England Patriots routed Kansas City 34-3.

Brady wasn't at his best, completing a season-low 15 passes on 27 attempts for 234 yards, but it was enough for the one-sided win as AFC East-leading New England improved to 7-3 -- two games better than the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis carried the ball 20 times for 81 yards in the win.

The Chiefs (4-6) were playing without starting quarterback Matt Cassel, formerly Brady's back-up in New England. Cassel underwent surgery this week on his throwing hand.

That forced little-used Tyler Palko in the game. He ended with 236 yards on 25-of-38 passing with three interceptions.