11.   And his defense has been solid, so it just seemed like the right matchup.

12.   And as in that game, the Kings defense has been solid of late.

13.   And because the Giant defense is short of talent, it is prone to error.

14.   And by Texas, whose defense had been shaky against opposing runners most of the season.

15.   And defense is something he figures goes around deyard.

16.   And defense is what this series has been all about.

17.   And a strong defense is what Broncos coach Mike Shanahan calls the highest accolade one can give a team.

18.   And it showed that the Dallas defense may not be as full of leaks as its peers had hoped.

19.   And his defense is much better than people give him credit for.

20.   And defense is a bigger problem.