Kyle Orton will start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday unless an injured finger on his throwing hand prevents him from playing.

Kyle Orton replaced Tyler Palko as the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback for the first play of the second quarter, injured a finger on his right hand and had to leave the game. His return was questionable.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Chiefs have claimed former Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton off waivers.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that the club has placed QB Matt Cassel on injured reserve and promoted WR Jeremy Horne to the 53-man roster.

Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel could miss the remainder of the season after sustaining what coach Todd Haley is calling a "significant" injury to his throwing hand.

Matt Moore threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns, Reggie Bush had 92 yards rushing and another score and the Miami Dolphins won their first game of the season in a big way, 31-3 over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., and ESPN2 announced tonight that Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was awarded the American League Gold Glove in left field.

The Kansas City Royals have announced that outfielder Alex Gordon has been named the 2011 Les Milgram Player of the Year.

Left-handed pitchers Bruce Chen and Jeff Francis, as well as catcher Jason Kendall, declared Major League free agency last night at midnight ET. Kendall simultaneously was reinstated from the 60-day Disabled List.

Matt Cassel threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns, and Kansas City scored the final 21 points to pull out a 28-24 victory over the winless Indianapolis Colts.