21.   The absence of Leonard on the line has loomed large for the Cardinal the past two weeks, especially in its ability to rush opposing quarterbacks.

22.   The quarterback was rarely rushed.

23.   Their two outside linebackers -- Ed Stewart and Troy Dumas -- are former safeties who can cover receivers or rush the quarterback.

24.   They rush the quarterback with abandon, use more stunts on the defensive line, float more freely in the secondary.

25.   They will be asked to single cover receivers nearly every play, as their teammates try to rush the quarterback or stop the run.

26.   When the Jets had a four-man line, he was on the edge as the right end, with a good angle to rush the quarterback.

27.   Brees saw different blitz packages, with defensive linemen dropping into coverage and linebackers rushing the quarterback.