51.   So what has caused the rebirth of run defense at Washington?

52.   Specifically, the Cowboys needed improvement in run defense, creating turnovers and third-down defense.

53.   Teams that have given them trouble have possessed tough run defenses.

54.   That means a porous run defense just got a whole lot uglier.

55.   That was the first time this season that Johnson had played a primary role in the run defense.

56.   The AFC has better run defenses, too.

57.   The Bruins moved nose guard Weldon Forde to end to help the run defense and Forde responded with five tackles, a fumble recovery and a sack.

58.   The biggest concern for the Patriots after the game was their run defense.

59.   The Broncos have a great running back, the Packers have a greater run defense, it is being said.

60.   The Dolphins rank ninth in the league in run defense.