Offense: Guard/center Matt Slauson
Regardless of whether Matt Slauson starts Sunday's game at guard or center, the seven-year veteran will be responsible for anchoring an injury-depleted line in a hostile environment against a potent pass rush that features talented edge rusher Justin Houston.
Slauson earned a game ball last Sunday when he switched from left guard to center after Will Montgomery broke his fibula on the third play of the game against the Raiders. Offensive coordinator Adam Gase described Slauson's performance as "outstanding" and called his ability to quickly adapt to a position he hadn't played in a game since 2011 "unbelievable" and "phenomenal.