1.  Defensive lineman Karl Dunbar, who spent the past two seasons as a backup defensive tackle, re-signed for one year.

2.  Defensive survival would seem to depend on when those two step on the field again.

3.  Defensive tackle Chester McGlockton forced two fumbles and linebacker Rob Fredrickson one, but only one of the turnovers led to any Raiders points.

4.  Defensive tackles Anthony Fletcher, Rodney Leisle and Ken Kocher are battling for two spots.

5.  Defensively, had 47 tackles, including two sacks and three caused fumbles.

6.  Defensively, he played Michael Jordan tough when the two were matched up in the Lakers' 25-point victory over Chicago last week.

7.  Defensively, however, the Galaxy has given up 14 goals -- only two shy of New England's league-high 16.

8.  Defensively, the Frogs' front seven contained the Utes' punishing running back tandem of Juan Johnson and Fuamatu-Ma'afala, except for the two long runs.

9.  Defensively, the Galaxy has given up 14 goals, only two shy of New England's league-high 16.

10.  Defensively, they have only allowed 19 goals, and two or fewer in nine of the 11.