THE ATL REPORT
Storylines this week:
- Culpepper to start for Detroit: The Lions will likely start Daunte Culpepper at quarterback with Orlovsky sidelined with an injured thumb. Culpepper was just signed by the team six days ago.
- The Rams will be without Jackson: Jackson did not practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday. Kenneth Darby will start for the Rams and RB Antonio Pittman is expected to be available.
- Stewart will be game-time: Stewart participated in the teams light workout on Friday in California, but did not practice this week otherwise. He is listed as questionable, and if not available, DeAngelo Williams could see a heavy load against the Raiders.
- Parker will miss Week 10: After not practicing all week, the Steelers running back will sit on Sunday. MeWelde Moore is expected to start and is considered a strong play against the Colts run defense.
- Roethlisberger uncertain for Sunday?: Big Ben did practice Friday and is expected to be able to go, but with a slightly separated shoulder it is still uncertain as to whether he will start. If Ben sits, Lord Byron Leftwich would get the start for the Steelers.
THIS WEEK AROUND THE LEAGUE
[Key Stats on the defense]
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
ARIZONA
The Cardinals defense is ranked 17th against the pass allowing 216 yards per game. Through 8 games the Cardinal's defense has allowed 16 touchdowns by pass and has only picked off 5 passes.
ATLANTA
The Falcons defense is ranked 22nd against the run, allowing 121 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry. In 8 games this season the defense has allowed 9 rushing touchdowns and 9 running plays of 20 yards or more.
CAROLINA
The Panthers defense is ranked 11th against the pass this season, only allowing 194 yards per game. In 8 games the defense has allowed just 7 touchdowns by pass, but has just 13 sacks this season.
CHICAGO
The Bears defense is ranked 6th against the run allowing only 82 yards per game and just 3.5 yards per carry. The defense is also ranked 30th against the pass this season allowing 248 yards passing per game, but has 12 interceptions with 16 sacks in 8 games.
DALLAS
The Cowboys defense is ranked 9th overall in the league. Against the run the Cowboys allow 107 yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry. The defense is ranked 10th against the pass, have sacked the quarterback 26 times, but have only 3 interceptions this season.
DETROIT
The Lions defense is ranked 31st against the run allowing 161 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry. The defense has allowed 11 rushing touchdowns this season and 7 running plays of 20 yards or more.
GREEN BAY
The Packers defense is ranked 28th against the run allowing 146 yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry. The defense is ranked 5th against the pass allowing a mere 184 yards per game and 5.8 yards per pass. The team has 13 interceptions on the year.
MINNESOTA
The Vikings defense is ranked 11th overall and 2nd against the run. The defense is only allowing 70 yards per game and just 3 yards per carry. In 8 games the Vikings have only allowed 3 running plays of 20 yards or more, but has surrendered 25 pass plays of 20 or more.
NEW ORLEANS
The Saints defense is ranked 25th against the pass allowing 237 yards per game and 12 touchdowns by pass this season. In 8 games the defense has just 14 sacks and has allowed 29 pass plays of 20 yards or more.
NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants defense is ranked 2nd against the pass, allowing just 175 yards per game. In 8 games the defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks 30 times and forced 11 interceptions.
PHILADELPHIA
The Eagles defense is ranked 8th against the run and 8th against the pass. The defense has only allowed 3 rushing touchdowns this season and has surrendered just 5 running plays of 20 yards or more. In 8 games the defense has 27 quarterback sacks.
ST. LOUIS
The Rams defense is ranked 29th against the run allowing 155 yards per game. In 8 games this season, the Rams have surrendered 12 rushing touchdowns and 12 run plays for 20 yards or more.
SAN FRANCISCO
The Niners defense is ranked 19th against the pass allowing 217 yards per game. In 8 games the defense has just 14 sacks and has allowed 11 touchdown passes. This season the defense has also surrendered 7 pass plays of 40 yards or more.
SEATTLE
The Seahawks defense is ranked 31st against the pass this season allowing 258 yards per game and 8 yards per pass. The defense has 20 sacks this season, but has also allowed 13 passing touchdowns.
TAMPA BAY
The Buccaneers defenses is ranked 6th overall and is allowing just 99 yards on the ground per game. The pass defense is 6th in the league against the pass, have 12 picks this season, but have just 15 sacks and have allowed 12 passing touchdowns.
WASHINGTON
The Redskins defense is ranked 5th against the run holding opponents to just 81 yards per game and 3.6 yards per carry. In 9 games this season the defense has allowed only 2 run plays of 20 yards or more.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
BALTIMORE
The Ravens are ranked 1st against the run shutting down opponents to just 64 yards per contest. The defense is holding opponents to 2.8 yards per carry and have allowed just 1 rushing touchdown this season.
BUFFALO
The Bills defense is ranked 14th against the pass, they have just 13 sacks this season, and have just 5 picks in 8 games. The defense has allowed 16 pass plays for 20 yards or more, including 6 for over 40 yards per play.
CINCINNATI
The Bengals defense is ranked 9th against the pass this season. In 9 games, the Bengals have just 5 interceptions and 9 sacks. Although they have allowed just 194 yards per game, they have surrendered 13 passing touchdowns this season.
CLEVELAND
The Browns defense is ranked 26th against the run allowing 145 yards per game and 4.7 yards per carry. This season the defense has allowed 10 rushing touchdowns. Their pass defense has also allowed 12 passing touchdowns this season.
DENVER
The Bronco's defense ranks 29th overall and is allowing 146 yards on the ground per game. Their pass defense has allowed 14 pass touchdowns this season and has allowed 24 pass plays of 20 yards or more.
HOUSTON
The Texans defense is ranked 17th overall this season allowing 328 yards per contest. Their run defense has allowed 12 rushing touchdowns this season and is allowing 4.5 per carry this season.
INDIANAPOLIS
The Indy Colts are ranked 25th against the run allowing 143 yards per contest. The defense is also allowing 4.2 yards per carry and have given up 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
JACKSONVILLE
The Jaguars pass defense is ranked 20th against the pass this season and the team has only registered 11 sacks in 8 games. Against the run the Jaguars ranked 20th, but do allow 4.5 yards per carry.
KANSAS CITY
The Chiefs defense is ranked 31st overall this season giving up 407 yards per game. Their run defense ranks dead last allowing 182 yards per game and 14 rushing touchdowns (most in the league). The Chiefs allow 5.4 yards per carry and have surrendered 15 runs of 20 yards or more this year.
MIAMI
The Dolphins pass defense has struggled this season ranked 26th in the league allowing 242 yards per game. The defense has also allowed 30 pass plays of 20 or more yards including 7 of 40 or more yards.
OAKLAND
The Raiders defense is ranked 28th overall this season. Their run defense is 30th in the legume allowing 157 yards per game while allowing 4.5 yards per carry. The pass defense has been a bit better, but has surrendered 11 pass touchdowns and 22 pass plays of 20 yards or more.
PITTSBURGH
The Steelers are the number one overall ranked defense allowing just 234 yards per game. The defense has 32 sacks this season and has allowed just one run of 20 or more yards, and that came Monday night against the Redskins and went for just 22 yards.
NEW ENGLAND
The Patriots defense is ranked 16th against the pass allowing 212 yards per game with 13 touchdowns this season. Against the run the team is ranked 15th and allows 4.1 yards per carry through 8 games.
NEW YORK JETS
The Jets run defense is ranked 4th against the run allowing only 76 yards per game and just 3.1 yards per carry. In 8 games this season the defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks 29 times.
SAN DIEGO
The Chargers pass defense is ranked dead last in the league allowing 265 yards passing per game. This season the secondary has allowed 23 pass plays for 20 or more yards and 14 pass touchdowns (tied for 2nd most in the league).
TENNESSEE
The Titans run defense is ranked 10th in the NFL and through 8 games this season, they are allowing 3.8 yards per carry. The secondary is tied in the league with 13 interceptions this season.
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