The average Jets' defender gets in for about 40 plays.

But when Smith carried, the defenders got out of the way.

Often, Ewing got his shot off before another defender could get there.

After a successful attack, except in the case of a critical hit, the defender usually gets a chance to avoid the blow.

When the defenders get three or more tricks they each get two points.

The defender then gets a chance to reply, and the hits are applied.

A defender can make a mistake and get a yellow card.

For a fact, this wasn't the day a militant defender of deserts could get the public's attention!

If a defender jumps across the line but gets back to his side before the snap, there is no foul.

Intentional or not, any play in which a defender gets under an airborne player is of concern to league officials.