11.   They are in the middle of the pack in rushing defense.

12.   While Pittsburgh has the better rushing defense, Denver maintains the fashion edge.

13.   Wisconsin is fifth nationally in rushing defense and third in total defense.

14.   Playing in a division featuring Eddie George, Jerome Bettis and, for now, Dillon, the Browns need to improve their rushing defense.

15.   The Steelers lead the league in rushing defense and rushing offense, which means the ground game favors them on both sides of the ball.

16.   Though he had a record-setting day, Barry Sanders was an ineffective weapon against the second-worst rushing defense in the league.

17.   Sparked by that duo, the Bears ranked first in the NFC and second overall in rushing defense.