11.   Dan Henning, the new offensive coordinator, should help and the Bills have a chance in the division, especially if their rushing attack soars.

12.   Denver showed us last season that a playmaking quarterback, a strong rushing attack and gamebreaking wide receivers can overcome even the ugliest of defensive blemishes.

13.   For the most part, he was slowed by three separate injuries and could not power a big rushing attack.

14.   He had spent the previous three years with the Cardinals and was accustomed to being the focal point of the rushing attack.

15.   Hill, who remains the starter, never got to carry the load, because the Chiefs opted for a four-headed rushing attack.

16.   If Atlanta can contain Smith and keep him from popping into the secondary, the Falcons should be able to limit the damage from the Minnesota rushing attack.

17.   If New Orleans can get a decent rushing attack that Everett can work off, things might get better next season.

18.   If the Dolphins can get a rushing attack going and stick with it, they should be able to keep the Raiders off the field.

19.   If the Patriots can get their rushing attack going, it will be tough for the Bears to get their offense rolling.

20.   It might be a calculated risk for Bettis, who seems ideally suited for the Steelers slam-bang rushing attack.