Talk about a roller coaster game. Just about 750 total yards between the teams, combining for over 70 points. The telling stats are the red zone conversion percentages. New Orleans was 80%, while Miami was 50%. That was the difference in the ball game, because the Dolphins sacked Drew Brees four times, while forcing 4 turnovers, with a +1 differential.
Arizona at New York Giants
This was another game with a surprising outcome. The Giants created more pressure on Kurt Warner (two sacks on seven hits) than the Cardinals did to Eli Manning (three sacks on five hits). The penalties and time of possession were even, the Giants out gained the Cardinals by about 40 total yards. The biggest difference was turnovers and red zone conversions. Arizona was +2, while the red zone conversion percentage bit the Giants again, as the Cardinals were 75%, while the Giants were only 50%.
Philadelphia at Washington
It is unusual to see a team get walloped despite going 67% in the red zone, without allowing an attempt, with half as many penalties, a time of possession advantage, and out gaining their opponent. But that's what happened to Washington last night. The game hinged on two monster DeSean Jackson touchdowns, and a harassing Eagles defense which sacked Jason Campbell six times on nine hits, and forced four Washington turnovers. The Eagles need to be more consistent on offense if they want to beat the Giants next week, while the Redskins need to actually use draft picks, and not sell them for veterans, because their offensive line was terrible last night.
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