1.  Defensive lineman have a direct bearing on the game."

2.  Defensive tackle Russell Maryland has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that has left him listed as questionable for this week.

3.  Defensive tackle Shane Dronett has had a sack in each game.

4.  Defensive tackles Travis Hall and Shane Dronett have had their contracts restructured to create cap room.

5.  Defensively we have had a good year.

6.  Defensively we have to improve.

7.  Defensively, he has had surprisingly frequent trouble judging fly balls hit straight at him.

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

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

10.  Defensively, the Ravens have a nice combination of experience and young legs.