Faulk's appearances may be limited rest of season

Marshall Faulk's playing time might be limited for the rest of the season because of a high right ankle sprain.

Running behind a patchwork line, the St. Louis Rams star was held to 13 yards on 10 carries and caught four passes for 35 yards in Sunday's 49-10 loss at Kansas City. He hasn't started in a month, although he's tried to play the last two weeks without success.

"He's not even remotely close to 100 percent, that's why we tried to fit him in there," coach Mike Martz said Monday. "We've got to be very careful with Marshall. We'll be smart about that."

For the year, Faulk has 858 yards rushing and 483 receiving. His streak of four consecutive 2,000-yard seasons rushing and receiving, an NFL record, almost certainly will end.

Rookie Lamar Gordon made his fourth straight start against the Chiefs. He struggled with 14 yards on five carries and one reception for 11 yards.

Linebacker Tommy Polley might be able to play this week with a heel injury. The Rams had believed on Sunday he had a high ankle sprain and would be lost for the rest of the season.

Defensive end Grant Wistrom left in the first half of the Chiefs game with a hip injury and might be out this week.

"Grant, I'm very concerned about," Martz said.

Defensive tackle Brian Young reinjured his wrist in the game and might be limited this week. -- AP