11.   The running game is in the hands of the rookie back Tshimanga Biakabutuka from Michigan.

12.   Tonight, regardless of how well rookie back Curtis Martin may run, Drew Bledsoe needs to duplicate that effort.

13.   Turner had started last week for Aaron Glenn, the rookie defensive back, who had a turf-toe injury.

14.   Zimmer said the Giants have no chance of running the ball against the Ravens, rendering rookie power back Ron Dayne useless.

15.   It was the third TD of the season for Washington, who also has two interception returns for scores, tying a record for rookie defensive backs.

16.   Minnesota took one last shot at the end zone, but rookie defensive back Antuan Edwards made his second interception of the game as time ran out.