31.   In the end, the Frogs lost the game and half of the defensive front.

32.   It did not open holes against the tough, fast, and superior Buccaneers defensive front.

33.   It has been awhile since the Patriots defensive front has been slammed like that.

34.   It did a great job, though it was facing a Colts defensive front that is dreadful.

35.   Its defensive front of Kenny Mixon, Tim Bowens, Daryl Gardener and Jason Taylor won the confrontation at the point of attack.

36.   Jets center Kevin Mawae said that the key to this improved defense is that the defensive front is geared to keeping opponents away from the linebackers.

37.   Leisle and the Ball twins will help shore up a young defensive front.

38.   McKinnon and the defensive front have to slow Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and put pressure on quarterback Troy Aikman.

39.   Mirer and running back Chris Warren have to contend with the Chiefs defensive front.

40.   On the defensive front, right end Richard Dent is scheduled for knee surgery Tuesday morning to repair a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee.