The Browns lost another quarterback, the Broncos lost another running back — and both teams lost games, though that's nothing new in Cleveland.

Ken Dorsey, who was only playing because of season-ending injuries to Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn, sustained a mild concussion and injured ribs in the fourth quarter of the Browns' 14-0 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday.

Dorsey was replaced by recently signed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who may have to start the Browns' season finale against Pittsburgh.

Not that Dorsey was having a day to remember. He was 10-of-17 for 68 yards and three interceptions.

The Broncos know something about injuries decimating a position, too.

P.J. Pope became the sixth tailback to start in the Broncos' battered backfield — and he went to the sideline in the first quarter with a tight left hamstring. Selvin Young came in and carried the load until leaving with a pinched nerve in his neck late in the third quarter, leaving Tatum Bell as the only healthy ball carrier as the host Broncos lost to Buffalo, 30-23.

Bills running back Marshawn Lynch hurt his shoulder in the second half, but Fred Jackson filled in admirably.

Elsewhere, chronically injured Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey caught five passes for 37 yards before hurting his right ankle in the first half of a 42-7 rout of the woeful Lions.

Shockey did not return.

St. Louis running back Steven Jackson injured his left hamstring and spent time on the training table during the Rams' 17-16 loss to San Francisco. Jackson still wound up with 108 yards on 32 carries.

The Vikings sorely missed big defensive tackle Pat Williams, who was out of their 24-17 loss to Atlanta with a fractured shoulder — ending his consecutive games streak at 101.

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Pittsburgh offensive guard Chris Kemoeatu (Kahuku High) recovered two fumbles in loss at Tennessee.

San Francisco defensive tackle Isa'ako Sopoaga (UH) had 1 solo tackle in win at St. Louis.

San Francisco linebacker Jeff Ulbrich (UH) had 2 tackles, including one solo, in win at St. Louis.

St. Louis linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (UH) had 9 tackles, including 7 solo, in loss to San Francisco.

Miami receiver Davone Bess (UH) had 6 catches for 57 yards, including a long of 12 yards, in win at Kansas City.

Detroit defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis (Kalaheo/UH) had 3 tackles, including 2 solo, in loss to New Orleans.

Detroit linebacker Jordon Dizon (Waimea High) had 4 tackles, including 2 solo, in loss to New Orleans.

Buffalo linebacker Kawika Mitchell (Born in Honolulu) had 6 tackles, including five solo, and an interception in win at Denver.

Atlanta kicker Jason Elam (UH) was 1-of-1 on field-goal attempts with a long of 22 yards, and 3-of-3 on PAT attempts in a win at Minnesota.