21.   His season has been phenomenal, despite the fact that he has battled injuries.

22.   In Tallahassee, he battled several injuries throughout his career.

23.   It takes courage to keep on playing, year after year, battling injuries and advancing age.

24.   Iverson, Eric Snow, Aaron McKie, George Lynch and Dikembe Mutombo have either battled injuries or had minor surgeries in the past two months.

25.   Jacksonville rookie runner Fred Taylor is battling injuries to score seven touchdowns in his past five games.

26.   Last season, Irbe battled injuries and never regained his form.

27.   Leard has battled injuries not only all season but all his career.

28.   Maurice Smith, still battling injuries, will start at running back again.

29.   Now, with eight players battling injuries, including captain Derian Hatcher and leading scorer Mike Modano, Nieuwendyk and Verbeek have been vaulted to the forefront.

30.   Offseason signee McWilliams, a six-year veteran who can block and catch, battled injuries in camp and never distinguished himself from the group.