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No , no problem. Rookie starter and backup rushed for a combined 158 yards to lead the (10-2) to over the (4- in Week 13. Here's what you need to know:A more physical runner with superior pa s-catching skills, the December proved to be an upgrade on the November version of , who had averaged just 2.89 yards per carry over the past month. Arizona's touchdown leader for the season, the younger Johnson has joined r Gale Sayers as the only rookies in NFL history with four rushing scores, four receiving scores and a kickoff-return touchdown. He excelled in blitz pick-up Sunday, easing concerns about 's safety going forward.With the former Northern Iowa star making his first start, the established a season-high 524 yards while tallying their most rushing yards (175) since Week 5. This was a definitive answer to concerns about a balanced Arizona offense losing its leading rusher.It was the same old story for the dysfunctional offense. had no chance for succe s behind an offensive line that loses the scrimmage-line battle week-in and week-out. He broke off a 34-yard run in the third quarter while managing just seven yards on his other eight carries. completed just 43 percent of his 35 Joe Boyle Jersey attempts; coach Jeff Fisher reiterated after the game that will be the ' starting quarterback next week. Beyond Gurley, change-of-pace back and gadget-player , there are no obvious building blocks on Frank Cignetti's offense. Now 4-8 in the midst of a five-game skid, the are headed for a top-10 draft pick.It's hard to find fault with a deep 10-2 outfit that has reached 300 yards in every game while ranking in the top five in run defense and total defense. Two potential concerns are the lack of a bona fide edge rusher and red-zone inconsistency versus quality defenses. Although they held a bad offense to a scant three points, nine first downs and 212 yards, the failed to record a sack on 35 Foles attempts. Signed off the street in mid-October, leads the team with 2.5 sacks. added another feather to his cap, becoming the youngest player in history to reach 1,000 career receptions. He made his presence felt as a run-blocker as well, springing several big gains. Enjoying an All Pro-caliber season, the 32-year-old is on pace for a career-high 121 receptions through the three-quarter mark of the season. is up to 29 touchdowns, which means he needs just two more to break Kurt Warner's single-season franchise record and just four more to set a new career high. A legitimate candidate for MVP and Comeback Player of the Year honors, Palmer is on pace for 4,924 pa sing yards, which would better his previous career high by 650. Brent Rooker Jersey