The biggest news going into the game was the benching of quarterback Trent Dilfer. At the time of his benching, Cutler led the league in turnovers with 24. The following week, the Colts lost to the New York Jets after benching their starters. While Banks' bad knees made him a liability, his legendary status made benching him impossible. Simms asked to be traded after the benching, but his request was ignored. The game saw Manning return from his benching to help edge the Broncos to victory. Chaney implements changes which include benching Larry during a game for constant ball-hogging. He secured the right tackle job following the benching of Stockar McDougle after Week 6. He also had eight turnovers, which led the league at the time of his benching. He himself was perceived as "pig-headed" for benching Chamberlain, and soon resigned as Lakers coach. At the time of his benching, Nagy's 2,371 passing yards ranked sixth in the league. St Kilda coach Grant Thomas responded by benching the angry Gehrig. Prior to his benching, Taylor routinely covered the opponent's top receiver man-to-man. Doug is credited with benching 612 pounds in 1978 while wearing just a T-shirt. Later in the week, Butler would release a statement regarding his benching for the game.