KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are wallowing at 3-4 and already facing an uphill climb just to reach the playoffs as the New York Giants visit Arrowhead Stadium. And a big reason for their losing record has been a dismal defense that has been particularly bad when it comes to pressuring the quarterback — the job that Frank Clark was brought in to do. Yet two gun-related arrests combined with two different hamstring injuries have prevented one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL from making much of an impact this season.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso’s penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City. It was the first successful penalty kick of the season for Minnesota. Entering the match in eighth place, the Loons conceded a goal in the eighth minute when Johnny Russell’s header from the back post found the foot of Khiry Shelton for the close range score. Minnesota got that back from Franco Fragapane in the 20th minute as he volleyed a loose ball at the 18 into the net.

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