A lot of times the D-line stops.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/10/column-free-play-big-win-how-justin-fields-and-the-chicago-bears-turned-a-detroit-lions-gaffe-into-a-statement-moment/

If SMU’s D-line imposes itself and forced BC to throw the ball, it could be a very long game for the Eagles.

Source: https://www.bcinterruption.com/2023/12/22/24012287/boston-college-football-vs-smu-fenway-bowl-betting-preview-prediction

I mean, they have a good D-line.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jets-offer-encouragement-for-zach-wilson-in-qbs-first-start-since-aaron-rodgers-injury

“I thought our D-line got after them early, and really for all four quarters made it hard for them to operate,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said.

Source: https://www.abccolumbia.com/2023/08/13/panthers-bryce-young-limited-to-21-yards-in-preseason-debut/

The D-line (more below) is replacing all four starters.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/08/maryland-terrapins-preview-predictions-season-win-total-pick/

Though this is a snapshot at the individual level, the Dark Horse defense as a whole has been completely dominant on all fronts, from the D-line, to the linebackers to the secondary.

Source: https://s24477.pcdn.co/sports/92905/gridiron-preview-regionals

"When you look at the Broncos and look at the directions that they could be looking to go, I think O-line, D-line obviously would be the places where you start.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/broncos/broncos-arrive-at-combine-seeking-help-on-lines-with-key-decisions-looming