Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez broke the NFL's career record for yards receiving by a tight end yesterday.

Gonzalez entered the Chiefs' game at Carolina 3 yards shy of Shannon Sharpe's record of 10,060 yards. He surpassed the mark on Kansas City's second offensive series by catching a 6-yard pass from Damon Huard late in the first quarter.

The 12th-year pro and nine-time Pro Bowler has at least one reception in 120 consecutive games.

The yardage record was greeted by polite applause from the crowd in Charlotte -- a far different scene than Gonzalez originally expected.

He wanted to set the mark at home against Denver last week, and family members were at Arrowhead Stadium hoping to see history. Gonzalez even lobbied his coaches for the ball upon learning he was 3 yards from Sharpe's mark.

Running back LaMont Jordan was sidelined with a left leg injury in the second quarter of New England's game against the 49ers. Jordan, who had five carries for 16 yards, was injured on a tackle by San Francisco's Aubrayo Franklin. He hobbled to the sideline, returning for the second half in street clothes.

Quarterback Jason Campbell set a franchise record for consecutive attempts without an interception against the Eagles. He broke the previous record of 161, held by Joe Theismann, on a completion to Chris Cooley at the end of the first half. Campbell has a streak of 172 attempts without an interception.

Hall-of-Fame quarterback Steve Young had his jersey retired in a ceremony at halftime of the game against the Patriots.

A campaign set up by the Texans to benefit Hurricane Ike victims has raised $2.45 million. The campaign was announced prior to the Texans' Sept. 21 game against Tennessee. Texans owner Bob McNair donated $500,000 and the NFL and its players' association matched McNair's contribution with a $500,000 donation to the league's disaster relief fund. Chevron Corp. added a $250,000 donation.

Against Seattle, quarterback Eli Manning had a career-high quarterback rating of 136.6. His previous high was 130. ... At 4-0, the Giants are off to their best start since 1990 when they went 13-3 and won the Super Bowl.

Chicago's 34-7 defeat of the Lions was its most lopsided win in Detroit since a 42-14 victory in 1948.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not received a grievance from former Oakland coach Lane Kiffin after his split with team owner Al Davis. Davis said Tuesday Kiffin was fired for cause, meaning the Raiders will not pay him for the remainder of the three-year deal worth about $6 million. Kiffin's agent, Gary Uberstine, said Kiffin will talk to the commissioner.

Left tackle Chad Clifton suffered a hamstring injury against the Falcons. He left in the third quarter and did not return.

Starting quarterback Jon Kitna left the game against the Bears in the third quarter due to back spasms. He was replaced by Dan Orlovsky.