1. S Walter Thurmond, Philadelphia
Last week: 9
A report from the Philadelphia Inquirer suggested that Thurmond is considering retirement. If he chose to retire, it would bring down the curtain on a career plagued by injuries; in six seasons, he played just 50 of a possible 96 regular-season games. Last season was by far his best year, and it's not a coincidence that it was the first in which he played all 16 games.
2. DT Nick Fairley, Los Angeles
Last week: 16
Despite his talent, questions over his work ethic linger.