Week 10 Game Review- Part 1

After a good start, it was a rough week for me.  I went just 8-7.  Pretty disappointed about that.  However, with this batch of games I was perfect.

Buffalo at Tennessee

The Titans completely dominated the Bills.  The line kept Vince Young clean, as he took just one hit.  They were perfect in the red zone, while allowing the Bills to convert just 50% of their attempts into touchdowns.  Not only did they win the turnover battle at +1, but they also gained over 80 more yards of offense.  That's three in a row for the Titans.

New Orleans at St. Louis

This game was a surprise.  The Saints haven't dominated in what feels like ages.  Both teams did a good job at protecting the quarterback.  The Rams actually out gained the Saints by 14 yards of offense and won the turnover battle at +2.  The difference was New Orleans was 67% in the red zone, while the Rams were just 50%.  In a five point game, that difference is monumental.

Tampa Bay at Miami

Miami won the battle of southern Florida, but not without cost.  They lost possibly their most productive player in Ronnie Brown for a game or two.  This game was as even as the score indicated.  Both teams protected the quarterback and were even in turnover differential.  Miami gained over 70 more than Tampa Bay, which correlated with the three additional red zone chances.  Even though the Dolphins were were just 50% in the red zone, it was enough for victory.

Detroit at Minnesota

The Vikings should have won this game by a wider margin.  Their defense had a whopping 12 hits on Matthew Stafford, while keeping Brett Favre clean.  The offense gained nearly 200 additional yards of offense, as well.  The reasons the game was relatively "close" was red zone conversions, 33% on six opportunities, penalties, nine more, and were -1 in the turnover battle.  If the Vikings want to win the Super Bowl, they have to do better in the red zone.