But what Germany lacked in defensive strength, they more than made up for in pace, power and technique up front.

BBC: Germany 4-0 Australia

The visitors showed plenty of defensive strength but never threatened to score.

BBC: Australia 42-0 Papua New Guinea

What were the odds that the Giants best pass rushing defensive end would miss seven games, their best overall defensive end would never play wholly at full strength and they would still maybe have the most dynamic defensive end in the NFC?

WSJ: Giants Overcome the Odds vs. Cowboys