1.   Beyond losing Marcellus Wiley, a sack machine, the Bills also lost their best run stopper in nose tackle Ted Washington.

2.   Both teams need a massive run stopper in the middle of the defensive line.

3.   Carver is tied for the team lead with three sacks and is considered a premier run stopper.

4.   Defensively, the Patriots will be without end Ferric Collons, one of their top run stoppers, who has an ankle injury.

5.   Dillard is a solid and consistent player who is an excellent run stopper and good team player.

6.   He always has been considered a good run stopper.

7.   His teammates say he has always been a rugged run stopper, but this season he unleashed a meaner pass rush.

8.   King is a run stopper not a pass rusher, but Bratzke and Bennett may handle the latter chore.

9.   They would have a player who not only can rush the passer but is a solid run stopper.

10.   Two possible first-round selections for the team are Notre Dame defensive tackle Anthony Weaver, a good inside run stopper, or cornerback Lito Sheppard from Florida.