These teams are very similar. The yardage gained and allowed are about the same, protection is similar, and the red zone percentage offensively and defensively is close. The differences are pressure and turnover differential. The Eagles have 17 more quarterback hits and are +11 in the turnover battle this season. Final score 27-21 Philadelphia.
New England at Indianapolis
This was matchup I alluded to in the Cincinnati-Pittsburgh preview. This is for the team of the decade. The numbers between these teams is very similar. Both are top three teams this season. The home crowd edge goes to the Colts, and Peyton Manning has been more effective than Tom Brady this season. However, the Colts are hurt by the injuries in their secondary. And that will be the difference between the teams. 31-28 New England.
Baltimore at Cleveland
Another divisional matchup. However, Baltimore should dominate this game. They average about 140 more yards per game, while Cleveland gives up about 90 more. Also, the Ravens have three times as many red zone touchdowns as the Browns. Cleveland is -11 in the turnover department, while Baltimore is +2. Baltimore is better in so many categories. I expect a big games from Joe Flacco and Ray Rice. Final score 45-10 Baltimore.
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