Below is your weekly breakdown of news, notes and injuries from the previous week to help with tough lineup decisions on the defensive side of the ball.
Bye Weeks: Atlanta, Denver, New York (Jets), San Diego
New Orleans @ Carolina
Studs: Cameron Jordan, Luke Kuechly
Starts: Craig Robertson (LB2), Dannell Ellerbe (LB3/4), Kenny Vaccarro (DB2), Vonn Bell (DB3), Thomas Davis (LB3), Kawann Short (DT1/2), Charles Johnson (DL3)
The big IDP news out of New Orleans last week was the reported possible four-game suspension for Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccarro and while he did play last week, it is possible an official ruling will be made any moment so plan accordingly.