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WHO'S Hot

Broncos Defense

Five games, one TD allowed--the stingiest start in 72 years. And they've got swagger. After Raiders' 5'10", 230-pound LaMont Jordan (right, being tackled) ran out-of-bounds to avoid 5'8", 188-pound cornerback Darrent Williams, Williams said, "You're so much bigger than me, and you're scared?" Next? The poor Browns.

Roy Williams

Lions' receiver can't be slowed. The 2004 first-round pick, battling a wrenched neck that he treated with a heating pad in pregame, had 10 catches for 161 yards versus Bills--and gave a TD ball to a kid in a number 11 jersey. Marveled QB Jon Kitna, "He can barely turn his neck and just plays a superstar game."

Kelly Slater

Dude--you have got to be stoked! The 34-year-old surfing great, competing in Spain, wrapped up his record eighth world title. Some of his fans donned SL8TER T-shirts, others tossed him gleefully into Mundaka Harbor, and Slater said it was "satisfying."

Alliterative Panthers

Receiver Steve Smith helped Carolina win its fourth straight (after a 189-yard showing he explained, "I just work hard."); while on the ice in Florida, new goalie Alex Auld is 3-0-1.

WHO'S Not