Opponents wind up punting on 52 percent of their drives In the 17 seasons since the league went there, that hasn't happenedBut after Houston took a helmet to the knee last week and McDonald suffered a strained quad diving to make a tackle, Smith will be back in a prominent role Sunday against a Saints team that leads the NFL in passingPATRIOTS' RUN OFFENSE VS Good as he's been, Miller was benched at one point earlier in the season, and I'm told he rubbed some veteran defensive players the wrong way,Steelers Emmanuel Sanders Authentic Jersey, in having the air about him that he had it all figured out as a rookie

Here are some statistical areas to watch for on Sunday:* What exactly are the Patriots facing at the quarterback position? Since 2008,Steelers Ryan Clark Authentic Jersey, Orlovsky has a 51It sent a clear message to the winless team,Saints Marques Colston Authentic Jersey, and that sentiment reverberated throughout the locker room Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center More recently, you could put the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots in that category without their future Hall-of-Famers, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, respectively But being competitive is a must Slot man Davone Bess (36 receptions) has been more of an afterthought in the offense this year after two straight seasons of over 75 catches, but the Oakland native came through with 111 yards on six receptions in last season's win over the Raiders

Chris Long, DE, RamsKeep an eye on the ankle injury he's dealing with,Saints Jonathan Vilma Authentic Jersey, but Long is expected to play through it Cornerbacks,Steelers Isaac Redman Authentic Jersey, often in single coverage, have to stick to their manMichael Griffin, S,Saints Pierre Thomas Authentic Jersey, TitansGriffin was a hit as an IDP last year, making 108 tackles (86 solo) while intercepting four passes and forcing two fumbles, but his numbers have shown a substantial decrease through 11 games this yearAINJURY UPDATE: Its looking more and more like left end Carlos Dunlap is going to miss his second straight game with his hamstring problem since he didnt practice again Thursday and hasnt since he reaggravated it in Baltimore two weeks ago

Tennessee wide receiver Nate Washington tied for league lead with 22 third-down catches, while teammate Damian Willis has scoring catch in three of past four weeks Orlovsky ready for his chanceHouston signed veteran signal- caller Jake Delhomme on Tuesday to serve in backup role But Curtis Painter threw two interceptions in the end zoneOnce thought to be the Cowboys head-coach-in-waiting (he was Dallas defensive coordinator from 2000 through 2006), Zimmers name may be among the top entries for an NFL head-coaching position at seasons end

Also favoring the Ravens is Pete Prisco at CBS, but he predicts a closer game But the league has expedited Suhs high-profile case to give the Lions and the second-year player an answer before the Saints gameIt is ridiculous, really, what Harbaugh has been able to do for San Francisco And oh hey look,Authentic John Kuhn Jersey, they're approaching a defenseless Christian Ponder Indy,Saints Drew Brees Authentic Jersey, with its abundance of smaller pass rushers, was built to play with a lead and attack opposing quarterbacks

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