defense

Rams players on defense and offense noted that Ford is more than a run stopper — he has 11 ½ sacks — and that he can make plays across the field.

So far, the Chargers rank eighth in run defense.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and a defense that has surrendered only one touchdown helped the Rams to victories over the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans.

Southern California defense startups are receiving millions in funding as Silicon Valley venture capital firms and legacy tech giants do an about-turn on the sector.

Quarterback Ryan Hopkins, bouncing back from turnovers last week, kept firing away against a strong Bishop Gorman defense, getting the ball to his outstanding receivers and not letting penalties or an interception reduce his confidence.