The Vikings should win this game handily. They protect and generate more pressure, are more proficient both offensively and defensively in the red zone, and have a +4 turnover differential. Final score 35-21 Minnesota.
Atlanta at New York Giants
Talk about two evenly matched teams. Both protect well, have generated about the same amount of pressure, and have the same turnover differential. The Falcons are much more efficient in both red zone offense and defense, while the Giants are much stingier in terms of yards allowed. They are second in the league, allowing about 100 fewer yards per game than the Falcons. I tend the favor the home team coming off its bye week, and Matt Ryan has struggled of late, so that trend will continue. Final score 24-21 New York.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
This should be a laugher. Both teams are on opposite ends of the NFL spectrum. To illustrate that point, the Saints have scored ten more red zone touchdowns than the Bucs have had in red zone chances (27 to 17). Also the Saints have gained 150 more yards per game. Final score 41-17 New Orleans.
Buffalo at Jacksonville
Buffalo is in flux following the firing of coach Dick Juron, and the subsequent benching of Trent Edwards in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Jacksonville has played very well in its last several games, and showing signs of a team to be reckoned with. They are much better in the red zone, and average 90 more yards per game than the Bills. Final score 28-13 Jacksonville.
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