...holes again after suffering multiple setbacks and perhaps one of the best defenses in the league, led by sackmaster Patrick Kerney (second in the NFL with 14), Seattle is trying to regain the form that had them playing in the Super Bowl just...

...defense, a unit that allowed a league-worst 452 points last season. This year, the Falcons have allowed just 49 and Patrick Kerney leads the NFL with seven sacks, a half-sack more than he had in all of 2003. Carolina (1-2) at Denver (3-1...

...starters. Jacksonville's backups are just as capable. JAGUARS, 35-31. Seattle (plus 2 1/2) at Atlanta Patrick Kerney, who leads the league with 14 1/2 sacks, is probably loving his decision to sign with the Seahawks last offseason...

...them to bring some heat to accompany the big push they get up front from tackle Rod Coleman (six sacks) and end Patrick Kerney (eight sacks). ''We have to protect him and give him opportunities, because the only way you stop pressure is...