KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a month.

Mahomes had an MRI exam Friday that showed the ligaments were intact, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was still sorting through the results and putting together a timetable for his return.

The Chiefs play Green Bay a week from Sunday, then face the Vikings and Titans before a Monday night matchup against Tennessee on Nov. 18. The Chiefs (5-2) have their bye the following week, so it is possible they hold Mahomes out until Dec. 1 against Oakland.

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METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have ruled out top running back Alvin Kamara and top receiving tight end Jared Cook for Sunday's game in Chicago.

The Saints also have listed receiver Tre'Quan Smith as out for the fourth time in five weeks. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who has three sacks, will miss his third straight game with a neck injury despite practicing on a limited basis this week.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who has been out since Sept. 29 with a left shoulder injury, will be a game-time decision Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, even after he practiced all week without limitations.

The Bears listed Trubisky as questionable on Friday's injury report. Also questionable are defensive end Bilal Nichols (hand) and guard Ted Larsen (knee).

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Saquon Barkley has been cleared to return to the New York Giants' lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Barkley practiced Friday and was not listed on coach Pat Shurmur's final injury report.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams expect cornerback Jalen Ramsey to play on Sunday in Atlanta.

Ramsey went through a second full practice with the Rams on Friday, three days after Los Angeles acquired the former All-Pro cornerback in a trade with Jacksonville.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles will be without nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters and several other key players when they visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Peters has a knee injury that forced him from last week's 38-20 loss at Minnesota. Rookie first-round pick Andre Dillard will make his first start in Peters' place.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets guard Kelechi Osemele says he needs season-ending shoulder surgery and is waiting for the team to authorize the procedure, but the team wants him on the field.

Osemele said Friday the team doctor and an outside doctor have both recommended the surgery. But a person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press both doctors determined it is actually a pre-existing injury and cleared Osemele to play through the injury.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant will miss his second straight game with a toe injury.

The Falcons listed Trufant as out for Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Rams.

DETROIT (AP) Detroit Lions defensive tackle Mike Daniels has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Minnesota because of a foot injury.

The Lions also ruled out cornerback Amani Oruwariye because of a knee injury. Cornerback Darius Slay is questionable with a hamstring injury after being limited in practice this week.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets center Ryan Kalil injured a shoulder during practice and could miss the game against the New England Patriots on Monday night.

Coach Adam Gase says Friday the 34-year-old veteran was hurt Thursday and is undergoing treatment on the shoulder. The Jets will see how the shoulder responds over the next few days, but Kalil could sit out.