Based upon yardage, quarterback hits, and time of possession, Carolina should have won this game handily. They gained nearly 260 more yards, hit Ryan Fitzpatrick eight times, and held the ball for about ten additional minutes. Where they lost the game was with six additional penalties, and giving the ball away four times, while the Bills didn't turn the ball over once. They need to replace Jake Delhomme, and haven't adequately addressed the need in recent years. The glimmer of hope for the Panthers is that the 2010 NFL draft should be loaded at the quarterback position.
Chicago at Cincinnati
The outcome of the game was the most surprising of the week. I believed it would be the second best game, following the Minnesota-Pittsburgh game. However, the Bengals decimated a formidable Bears team. Carson Palmer took just two hits all game. But three numbers stick out: the 170 yard advantage, +4, and 87% red zone conversion percentage all in favor of the Bengals. If Cincinnati's Pittsburgh game wasn't an eye opener, than this game certainly was.
Atlanta at Dallas
I missed this game, and when I reviewed my notes, I forgot to consider Dallas was at home, coming off of a bye week. That's a huge advantage. Turnovers, yards, and penalties were huge factors in the Cowboys victory. Also, they created pressure, as they sacked Matt Ryan four times. To top it off, the Boys signed DeMarcus Ware to a monster contract extension to the tune of 40 million guaranteed!
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