Shawn Culcasi - IDP Perspective

SF DT Ron Fields (4 solo tackles) appears to have replaced Anthony Adams (4 tackles, 3 solo, ½ sack, QH) in the starting lineup.
CHI DT Ian Scott (0 tackles) started in place of Tommie Harris. Scott is the designated run-stuffer and he was in to match the 49ers opening 2-TE set.
CHI SS Todd Johnson started in place of Mike Brown, who's lost for the year with a foot injury.
CHI DE Adewale Ogunleye (1 solo tackle, sack, 3 QH) was questionable with a hamstring injury, but he started.

The Good

SF FS Mike Adams: 7 tackles (6 solo). Five or more solos in each of the last four games
SF OLB Manny Lawson: 7 tackles (6 solo)
SF CB Walt Harris: 5 solo tackles, PD, FF
CHI CB Charles Tillman: Recorded 8 of the Bears' 34 solo tackles, his highest tackle total of the year
CHI SS Todd Johnson: 5 solo tackles, 2 FF
CHI WLB Lance Briggs: 6 solo tackles, FF
CHI DE Mark Anderson: 2 solo tackles, sack, FF. Four straight games with at least one sack, three straight with a FF

The Bad

CHI MLB Brian Urlacher: 1 solo tackle, QH, INT, PD. Acrobatic interception doesn't cover up one solo tackle performance
CHI DT Tommie Harris: 1 assist, FR
CHI DE Alex Brown: 2 tackles (1 solo)

The Ugly

SF LB D.Smith, Illegal Contact, declined (1st & 10, 19 yard pass to M.Muhammad)
SF LB D.Smith, Illegal Contact, 5 yards (1st & 10, accepted over 5 yard pass to T.Jones)
CHI DE A.Ogunleye, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards (2nd & 10, added to end of 3 yard run by F.Gore)
CHI DE A.Ogunleye, Defensive Holding, declined (1st & 10, declined in favor of 12 yard pass to E.Johnson)
SF CB S.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards (2nd & 6, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
CHI DE A.Brown, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (2nd & 6, no harm)

Atlanta (29) at Cincinnati (27)

Time of Possession: Atlanta 37:08, Cincinnati 22:52
Total Plays: Atlanta 68, Cincinnati 56

ATL DE Chauncey Davis (0 tackles) replaced John Abraham in the starting lineup. Abraham is expected to miss another three games after having surgery on his groin.
CIN SLB Rashad Jeanty remained inactive with a foot injury. Brian Simmons returned to the lineup and started on the strongside with Landon Johnson at WLB and Ahmad Brooks in the middle.
Only 68 total solo tackles recorded in this game (ATL-29, CIN-39)

The Good

ATL WLB Keith Brooking: 9 tackles (7 solo), QH
CIN DE Justin Smith: 12 tackles (5 solo), ½ sack, QH
CIN LB Caleb Miller: 9 tackles (5 solo), PD. He didn't start this game but led the CIN LBs in tackles

The Bad

ATL MLB Ed Hartwell: 2 assists
ATL DT Rod Coleman; 0 tackles, QH
ATL SLB Michael Boley: 2 tackles (1 solo). Eight solo tackles over the last three games after starting the season on fire
CIN LBs Brian Simmons, Ahmad Brooks and Landon Johnson: 2 solo tackles each

The Ugly

ATL S C.Crocker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (1st & 10)
ATL DT D.Shropshire, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (2nd & 5, first down)
ATL DT G.Jackson, Encroachment, 5 yards (2nd & 10)
ATL CB K.Mathis, Defensive Holding, 5 yards (2nd & 15, automatic first down)
ATL CB J.Webster, Illegal Use of Hands, declined (1st & 10, 15 yard pass to Chad Johnson)
ATL DE P.Kerney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards (1st & 10, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
ATL S C.Crocker, Defensive Holding, declined (Kerney's penalty accepted on same play)
CIN LB A.Brooks, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards (2nd & 7, added to end of 22 yard completion to A.Crumpler)

Arizona (14) at Green Bay (31)

Time of Possession: Green Bay 33:39, Arizona 26:21
Total Plays: Green Bay 64, Arizona 64

ARI DT Kendrick Clancy was inactive once again with an ankle injury. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Gabe Watson (1 solo tackle).
ARI LB Karlos Dansby was inactive with a hip injury. Calvin Pace (3 solo tackles) started on the strongside.
GB DT Cullen Jenkins was inactive with an ankle injury. He was replaced in the lineup by Colin Cole (5 tackles, 3 solo, ½ sack).

The Good

ARI FS Robert Griffith: 10 tackles (7 solo). His highest total tackle output since 2004
ARI CB Eric Green: 8 tackles (6 solo). Watch this guy play, it's fun. He and Antrel Rolle form a great run support duo at cornerback
GB WLB A.J.Hawk: 8 tackles (7 solo)
GB DE Aaron Kampman: 8 tackles (6 solo), 2 sacks, 3 QH. He's picked up at least a partial sack in all but one game this year
GB CB Al Harris: 4 solo tackles, 4 PD. Career high in passes defended? Most over the last four seasons, that's for sure

The Bad

ARI MLB Gerald Hayes: 4 tackles (2 solo)
ARI SS Adrian Wilson: 3 solo tackles. HE'S HUMAN!!!
GB FS Nick Collins: 1 solo tackle
GB SLB Brady Poppinga: 1 solo tackle, QH. Eight solo tackles over the last four games
GB DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila: 2 tackles (1 solo), ½ sack, QH. Eight solo tackles over the last six games

The Ugly

ARI CB A.Rolle, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards (2nd & 10, automatic 1st down at the 7)
ARI CB A.Rolle, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards (1st & 7, gave GB 1st & goal from the 1)
GB DE C.Williams, Encroachment, 5 yards (1st & 10)
GB WLB A.Hawk, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards (1st & 10)
ARI DE C.Okeafor, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (4th & 6, GB ran for a first down on the next play)
ARI CB D.Macklin, Defensive Pass Interference, 8 yards (2nd & 9, gave GB 1st & goal from the 1)
GB DE C.Williams, Encroachment, 5 yards (3rd & 6, ARI ran for a 1st down on the next play)
GB CB A.Harris, Defensive Holding, 5 yards (3rd & 25, gave ARI a 1st down after incomplete pass)
GB DE A.Kampman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (3rd & 10)

Seattle (28) at Kansas City (35)

Time of Possession: Kansas City 42:15, Seattle 17:45
Total Plays: Kansas City 79, Seattle 49

SEA SS Jordan Babineaux (5 solo tackles) has replaced Michael Boulware (0 tackles) in the starting lineup.
Kansas City opened in a nickel defense with CB Lenny Walls (2 solo tackles) taking the place of SLB Kendrell Bell (3 solo tackles). This was to match Seattle's 3-WR set. MLB Kawika Mitchell (4 solo tackles) and WLB Derrick Johnson (4 tackles, 2 solo, sack, QH) remained on the field.
Solo tackles: KC-29, Seattle-63

The Good

SEA CB Kelly Herndon: 4 tackles (2 solo), PD, 61 yard FR-TD
SEA FS Ken Hamlin: 11 tackles (10 solo). 24 solo tackles over the last three games
SEA LB Julian Peterson: 10 solo tackles, sack, FF. 22 solo tackles and five sacks over the last three games
SEA MLB Lofa Tatupu: 9 solo tackles, PD
KC Ty Law: 7 of the Chiefs' 29 solo tackles, PD. Law's most solo tackles in 16 games

The Bad

SEA DE Grant Wistrom: 3 tackles (2 solo). 11 solo tackles without a sack over the last five games

The Ugly

SEA FS K.Hamlin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (3rd & 7, added to the end of a 16 yard reception)
KC CB T.Law, Illegal Contact, 5 yards (1st & 10, added to the end of a 12 yard run)
KC CB P.Surtain, Defensive Holding, 5 yards (3rd & 10, accepted over a 6 yard reception, automatic first down)

Baltimore (35) at New Orleans (22)

Time of Possession: Baltimore 36:46, New Orleans 23:14
Total Plays: Baltimore 63, New Orleans 62

BAL SS Dawan Landry was questionable with a knee injury, but he played. Gerome Sapp (3 solo tackles, PD) started in his place.
Solo tackles: NO-52, BAL-35

The Good

BAL MLB Ray Lewis: 7 tackles (6 solo), INT, 2 PD. Lewis is heating up with 30 solo tackles over the last four games
BAL OLB Adalius Thomas: 4 solo tackles, sack, 5 QH, PD. Showing off his all-around game
BAL CB Ronnie Prude: 12 yard INT-TD, 3 PD
BAL SS Dawan Landry: 2 solo tackles, 2 PD, 2 INT, 12 yard INT-TD
NO SS Omar Stoutmire: 10 tackles (7 solo). Ten solo tackles in two starts
NO SLB Scott Fujita: 8 tackles (6 solo). Six solo tackles matches high over the last two seasons
NO WLB Scott Shanle: 8 tackles (5 solo). At least five solo tackles in each of the last three games
NO DE Charles Grant: 5 solo tackles, 2 QH, PD
NO DT Hollis Thomas: 5 tackles (4 solo), sack, QH, FR. Ten solo tackles with two sacks over the last two games

The Bad

BAL DE Terrell Suggs: 0 tackles, PD. Four solo tackles without a sack over the last four games
NO MLB Mark Simoneau: 2 tackles (1 solo). Five games this year with <3 solo tackles
NO CB Mike McKenzie: 2 tackles (1 solo). Four solo tackles over the last four games

The Ugly

NO DE W.Smith, Personal Foul, 14 yards (1st & 10, ½ distance to goal)
NO CB M.McKenzie, Illegal Contact, 5 yards (2nd & 8, accepted over one yard run, first and goal)
BAL CB S.Rolle, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards (2nd & 12, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
BAL CB C.McAlister, Defensive Pass Interference, declined (3rd & 10, 39 yard completion to J.Horn)
BAL CB C.McAlister, Defensive Holding, 5 yards (3rd & 5, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
BAL CB S.Rolle, Roughing the Passer, 5 yards (3rd & 5, added to end of 25 yard completion)
BAL CB C.McAlister, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards (2nd & 10, incomplete pass, automatic first down)

Tampa Bay (3) at New York Giants (17)

Time of Possession: NY Giants 35:38, Tampa Bay 24:22
Total Plays: NY Giants 68, Tampa Bay 63

TB CB Brian Kelly has been placed on the injured reserve because of a turf toe injury that he's been fighting all season. Juran Bolden (6 tackles, 4 solo) replaces him in the starting lineup.
NYG DE Osi Umenyiora was inactive with a hip injury. He was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Mathias Kiwanuka.
NYG SLB LaVar Arrington has been lost for the year with an Achilles' injury. Carlos Emmons (3 solo tackles), returning from an injury of his own, replaced Arrington on the strongside. Brandon Short continued to start at WLB.
NYG CB Sam Madison was inactive with a hamstring injury. He was replaced in the lineup by R.W.McQuarters (1 solo tackle).
Solo tackles: TB-50, NYG-36

The Good

TB CB Ronde Barber: 10 tackles (7 solo). He's recorded at least six solo tackles in all but one game this year (52 total through seven games)
TB DT Chris Hovan: 7 tackles (6 solo). His highest solo tackle output since 2001
NYG MLB Antonio Pierce: 8 of the Giants' 36 solo tackles, FF. Had recorded just 12 in the last three games combined
NYG DE Mathias Kiwanuka: 6 tackles (4 solo), sack, QH, FF. First NFL start

The Bad

TB DE Greg Spires: 1 solo tackle. Ten solo tackles in seven games
TB SLB Ryan Nece: 2 solo tackles
NYG Brandon Short: 0 tackles

The Ugly

TB WLB D.Brooks, Illegal Contact, declined (1st & 10, declined in favor of a 12 yard reception)
NYG DE M.Kiwanuka, Illegal Contact, 5 yards (2nd & 17, accepted in favor of 11 yard reception, automatic first down)
NYG CB C.Webster, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards (2nd & 10, added to the end of a 5 yard reception)

Jacksonville (13) at Philadelphia (6)

Time of Possession: Jacksonville 36:51, Philadelphia 23:09
Total Plays: Jacksonville 64, Philadelphia 58

The Jaguars opened in a nickel defense with S Gerald Sensabaugh (1 solo tackle) replacing LB Nick Greisen (2 solo tackles). LBs Clint Ingram and Daryl Smith remained on the field. This was to match the Eagles 3-WR set.
JAC DT Marcus Stroud was inactive with an ankle injury. He was replaced by Rob Meier (4 tackles, 2 solo, ½ sack, QH).
PHI SS Sean Considine once again started over Michael Lewis (3 tackles, 1 solo).

The Good

JAC MLB Daryl Smith: 9 tackles (6 solo). 13 solo tackles over the last two games
JAC Clint Ingram: 7 tackles (6 solo), sack, QH, PD
PHI SS Sean Considine: 7 tackles (5 solo), FR
PHI FS Brian Dawkins: 11 tackles (6 solo), PD
PHI SLB Dhani Jones: 10 tackles (6 solo), ½ sack, QH
PHI DE Trent Cole: 7 tackles (4 solo), ½ sack, QH
PHI WLB Matt McCoy: 6 tackles (5 solo), PD, FF

The Bad

JAC DE Paul Spicer: 2 tackles (1 solo)
PHI CB Sheldon Brown: 2 assists, PD. 16 solo tackles in eight games
PHI MLB Jeremiah Trotter: 3 tackles (2 solo)
PHI CB Lito Sheppard: 3 tackles (1 solo), 2 PD

The Ugly

PHI DE D.Howard, Encroachment, 5 yards (1st & 10)
JAC LB C.Ingram, Defensive Pass Interference, declined (3rd & 4, declined in favor of 4 yard reception)
JAC DE B.McCray, Face Mask (15 Yards), 14 yards (2nd & 7, half distance to goal after 2 yard run)

Houston (22) at Tennessee (28)

Time of Possession: Houston 36:21, Tennessee 23:29
Total Plays: Houston 76, Tennessee 43

TEN DE Antwan Odom (3 tackles, 2 solo, ½ sack) started in place of Travis LaBoy. LaBoy (3 tackles, 1 solo, sack, QH, FF) played but was questionable with a ribs injury.
HOU SS Glenn Earl (0 tackles) was questionable with a neck injury, but he started.
Solo Tackles: TEN-57, HOU-32

The Good

HOU MLB DeMeco Ryans: 10 tackles (6 solo). At least five solo tackles in all seven NFL games
HOU WLB Morlon Greenwood: 9 tackles (7 solo)
HOU DE Mario Williams: 4 solo tackles, sack, QH. 3.5 sacks over the last four games
TEN WLB Keith Bulluck: 13 tackles (9 solo)
TEN MLB Peter Sirmon: 10 tackles (7 solo)
TEN SLB David Thornton: 8 tackles (6 solo)
TEN DT Tony Brown: 4 solo tackles, QH, 2 FR, 40 yard FR-TD
TEN CB Pacman Jones: 7 tackles (6 solo), INT, PD, 53 yard punt return TD

The Bad

HOU CB Dunta Robinson: 3 tackles (1 solo), PD. A single solo tackle in each of the last two games
HOU CB Lewis Sanders: 2 tackles (1 solo)
HOU SLB Shantee Orr: 1 solo tackle
TEN CB Reynaldo Hill: 2 tackles (1 solo)
TEN FS Lamont Thompson: 2 solo tackles, FR. 21 solo tackles in seven games

The Ugly

HOU #48 B.Pittman, Defensive Pass Interference, 18 yards (3rd & 7, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
TEN DE K.Vanden Bosch, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (1st & 10, penalized after four yard sack, first down)
TEN FS L.Thompson, Defensive Holding, 5 yards (3rd & 3, negated 11 yard sack, automatic first down)
TEN DE K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (1st & 13, accepted in favor of one yard run)
TEN DE K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (1st & 10, accepted in favor of five yard run)

St. Louis (24) at San Diego (38)

Time of Possession: San Diego 30:54, St.Louis 29:06
Total Plays: St.Louis 64, San Diego 59

SD DE Igor Olshansky was inactive with a knee injury. He was replaced in the lineup by Jacques Cesaire (3 tackles, 1 solo, FF).
SD OLB Shaun Phillips was inactive with a calf injury. He was replaced in the lineup by Marques Harris (2 solo tackles).

The Good

STL MLB Will Witherspoon: 12 tackles (10 solo). Eight or more solo tackles in five of seven games
STL SLB Brandon Chillar: 6 solo tackles. Season high
SD ILB Donnie Edwards: 13 tackles (9 solo), FF. 17 solo tackles over the last two weeks
SD FS Marlon McCree: 7 tackles (5 solo), 79 yard FR-TD
SD DE Luis Castillo: 6 tackles (5 solo)
SD OLB Shawne Merriman: 5 solo tackles, 3 sacks, 3 QH. 18 solo tackles over the last three games

The Bad

STL FS Oshi Atogwe: 2 solo tackles
SD ILB Randall Godfrey: 2 solo tackles. 15 solo tackles in seven games

The Ugly

SD CB Q.Jammer, Illegal Use of Hands, declined (4th & 4, declined in favor of seven yard reception)
SD CB A.Cromartie, Defensive Offside, declined (4th & 6, declined in favor of made field goal)
SD S B.Jue, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards (1st & 10, resulted in first an goal from the 1, eventual TD)
SD DT J.Williams, Personal Foul, 15 yards (after TD, enforced on kickoff)

New York Jets (13) at Cleveland (20)

Time of Possession: Cleveland 35:11, NY Jets 24:49
Total Plays: Cleveland 64, NY Jets 56

CLE CB Daven Holly (3 solo tackles, PD) started in place of Gary Baxter. Baxter was placed on the IR after injuring both of his knees last week. Holly joins Leigh Bodden (4 solo tackles, QH, 3 PD) in the starting lineup, both backups when the season began, replacing starters who are done for the year.
Solo tackles: NYJ-51, CLE-37

The Good

NYJ LB Eric Barton: 10 tackles (9 solo), sack, 2 QH. Barton's best game of the year
NYJ FS Erik Coleman: 9 tackles (5 solo), PD
NYJ OLB Bryan Thomas: 6 tackles (5 solo), sack, QH
NYJ Shaun Ellis: 6 tackles (5 solo)
NYJ CB Justin Miller: 4 tackles (3 solo), PD, 99 yard KO-TD
CLE OLB Kamerion Wimbley: 7 tackles (4 solo), 2 QH, FR
CLE SS Sean Jones: 5 tackles (2 solo), 2 INT, 3 PD

The Bad

NYJ CB Andre Dyson: 1 solo tackle
NYJ ILB Jon Vilma: 8 tackles (4 solo). 19 solo tackles over the last four games
CLE ILB Andra Davis: 6 tackles (4 solo)
CLE OLB Willie McGinest: 1 solo tackle
CLE ILB D'Qwell Jackson: 3 tackles (1 solo)

The Ugly

NYJ CB J.Miller, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards (2nd & 7, resulted in 1st and goal from the 2, TD on next play)
CLE CB L.Bodden, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards (2nd & 4, incomplete pass)

Indianapolis (34) at Denver (31)

Time of Possession: Denver 31:03, Indianapolis 28:57
Total Plays: Indianapolis 60, Denver 58

IND DT Montae Reagor was inactive, the second game that he's missed after breaking a bone in his face during an auto accident. Reagor is being replaced in the lineup by Anthony McFarland (2 solo tackles).
IND FS Bob Sanders was inactive with a knee injury after being listed as questionable. He was replaced in the lineup by Marlin Jackson (7 tackles, 3 solo).
IND SS Mike Doss is done for the year after being placed on the IR with a knee injury. Antoine Bethea is taking his spot in the starting lineup.
DEN DT Gerard Warren was inactive with a toe injury and replaced in the lineup by Demetrin Veal (2 solo tackles).

The Good

IND MLB Gary Brackett: 13 tackles (8 solo), ½ sack, QH, FF. 47 solo tackles in seven games
IND CB Nick Harper: 8 tackles (6 solo)
IND FS Antoine Bethea: 7 tackles (6 solo)
IND DE Dwight Freeney: 4 tackles (3 solo), ½ sack. The first time he's gotten to the QB this year
DEN WLB Ian Gold: 9 tackles (7 solo)
DEN CB Darrent Williams: 7 solo tackles

The Bad

IND WLB Cato June: 6 tackles (2 solo). Had been on a role with 36 solo tackles in his previous four games
IND DE Robert Mathis: 1 solo tackle
IND CB Jason David: 1 solo tackle
DEN DEs Kenard Lang and Ebenezer Ekuban: combined for two solo tackles, 1 QH, 0 sacks

The Ugly

IND MLB G.Brackett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (3rd & 1, added to the end of a four yard run)
IND DT R.Brock, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (2nd & 9, added to the end of a 2 yard run, into the redzone)
DEN CB C.Bailey, Illegal Contact, declined (2nd & 10, declined in favor of a 12 yard reception)

Pittsburgh (13) at Oakland (20)

Time of Possession: Pittsburgh 35:30, Oakland 24:30
Total Plays: Pittsburgh 70, Oakland 49

PIT NT Casey Hampton, doubtful with an ankle injury, was inactive. He was replaced by Chris Hoke (2 solo tackles).
PIT ILB Clint Kriewaldt (2 tackles, 1 solo) started in place of James Farrior (4 solo tackles, sack, QH).
Solo tackles: OAK-57, PIT-40

The Good

PIT ILB Larry Foote: 8 tackles (7 solo). Had posted six solo tackles over the previous three games
PIT OLB Clark Haggans: 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 sacks, 2 QH
PIT SS Troy Polamalu: 5 solo tackles. 27 solo tackles over the last four games
PIT OLB Joey Porter: 2 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 2 QH, INT, 2 PD. Porter has a history of very big games against Oakland
OAK MLB Kirk Morrison: 9 solo tackles, INT, 2 PD. Zero INTs last year, two in 2006 (7 games)
OAK CB Nnamdi Asomugha: 9 solo tackles, 24 yard INT-TD. Tied career high for solo tackles (week 15, 2004)
OAK S Chris Carr: 3 tackles (2 solo), 100 yard INT-TD
OAK DT Tommy Kelly: 6 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 QH. Career high solo tackles, first sacks of the year
OAK DE Derrick Burgess: 3 tackles (2 solo), 2.5 sacks, 2 QH

The Bad

PIT CBs Ike Taylor and DeShea Townsend: 3 solo tackles combined
OAK DE Tyler Brayton: 3 tackles (1 solo). Seven games, 18 solo tackles, 0 sacks

The Ugly

PIT OLB J.Porter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (1st & 10, enforced after he recorded a three yard sack)
OAK DE D.Burgess, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (3rd & 5, first down)
PIT ILB L.Foote, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards (1st & 10, enforced after a three yard run)
PIT OLB J.Porter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards (2nd & 7, first down at PIT 28)
OAK CB N.Asomugha, Defensive Holding, declined (3rd & 5, declined in favor of 38 yard reception)
PIT DE A.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards (2nd & 10, enforced after one yard run)

Dallas (35) at Carolina (14)

Time of Possession: Dallas 38:16, Carolina 21:44
Total Plays: Dallas 76, Carolina 51

Veteran CB Aaron Glenn (2 solo tackles) replaced Pat Watkins as the Cowboys starting free safety. Watkins had taken heat for giving up too many big plays and was declared inactive for the Sunday night game. Marcus Coleman (0 tackles) or Keith Davis (1 solo tackle) could eventually end up back in the starting lineup at FS.
Solo tackles: Carolina-51, Dallas-31

The Good

DAL CB Anthony Henry: 8 tackles (7 solo). 20 solo tackles over the last three games
DAL OLB Greg Ellis: 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 sacks, QH, FF
CAR FS Mike Minter: 15 tackles (10 solo). Minter hadn't recorded 10 or more solo tackles in a game since 2002
CAR CB Richard Marshall: 8 tackles (6 solo)
CAR DE Mike Rucker: 3 tackles (1 solo), sack, QH. Rucker's first sack of the year

The Bad

DAL SS Roy Williams: 0 tackles, INT, PD
CAR CB Ken Lucas: 1 solo tackle, PD. He's playing hurt
CAR SS Shaun Williams: 4 tackles (1 solo)
CAR DE Julius Peppers: 2 solo tackles. Two stinkers in a row, hopefully it's not a trend

The Ugly

DAL CB A.Henry, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards (1st & 10, resulted in 1st and goal from the 7)
DAL CB A.Henry, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards (3rd & 5, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
DAL OLB D.Ware, Defensive Offside, 5 yards (3rd & 5, first down)
CAR CB C.Gamble, Illegal Contact, 5 yards (1st & 10, incomplete pass, automatic first down)
CAR DT K.Jenkins, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards (2nd & 10)
CAR DE M.Rucker, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards (3rd & 13, first down picked up on 28 yard run next play)
CAR DE J.Peppers, Face Mask (15 Yards), 14 yards (1st & 10, half distance to goal)