Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter at Denver, proving that he can handle a bit of adversity in the comeback win. Now comes another test in Jacksonville and its stingy defense, and Mahomes could be without one of his top playmakers in Sammy Watkins.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Perhaps the biggest question for Iowa’s defense heading into October was about its limited use of sophomore pass-rushing star A.J. Epenesa. The truth is that the Hawkeyes have enough talent to afford keeping Epenesa on the bench until they need him. Iowa enters its upcoming game against Minnesota ranked fifth in the country in scoring defense at 13 points a game and third nationally in yards allowed with 260.5 per game.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Another attempt by the National Football League to stop a legal showdown over the move of the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles has been turned away. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a Missouri appeals court issued a ruling Tuesday that allows a lawsuit to proceed. The 2017 lawsuit alleges that the Rams’ departure violated a league guideline that was established after the Raiders moved from Oakland to Los Angeles.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner has earned a starting job at wide receiver after walking on to Nebraska last year. Kade Warner caught two passes in the loss to Purdue last week and is listed No. 1 on the depth chart for the game at No. 16 Wisconsin on Saturday night. Kade said his next goal is to play well enough that fans know him as Kade Warner and not just as Kurt Warner’s son.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State is struggling a year after a breakout season. The Cyclones are just 1-3 so far and have lost both of their Big 12 games. One of the problems is that coach Matt Campbell has not yet turned his offensive line into a strength. Iowa State plays at No. 25 Oklahoma State this weekend.