Week 12 Game Review- Part 1

Overall, I went 13-3 this week.  In the Sunday games, my record was 10-2.  I missed one game in this batch, Miami-Buffalo.  I'll review it in greater depth later, but I was impressed with the heart that Buffalo has played with since Dick Juron was let go.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta

I figured this game would be close.  Josh Freeman has given the Bucs a spark, and the Falcons have have fallen in a bit of a tailspin.  It won't get easier, as Matt Ryan may miss a game or two.  The Bucs did a good job at pressuring the passer with six sacks on eight hits, while protecting Freeman.  They had more total yards and were more effective in the red zone than the Falcons.  The difference was penalties, as Atlanta was called for five fewer penalties.

Miami at Buffalo

This was the game I missed.  The wind went out of the sails for the Dolphins, following the Ricky Williams interception.  However, the Bills won this game outright, so they deserve credit for the win.  Buffalo edged Miami in total yards and were perfect in the red zone.  Their line is still leaky, as they allowed 13 hits.

Cleveland at Cincinnati

The Bengals should have won this game by a wider margin.  They went just 33% in the red zone and gave up three sacks on six hits, while having 130 yard advantage while holding the ball for 17 additional minutes.  Credit Cleveland for maintaining such a close game.  Cincinnati has to play better against inferior opponents.  The loss to Oakland and the competitiveness of this game proves they play down to lesser competition.

Seattle at St. Louis

Seattle dominated with an old school game plan- run the ball and play solid defense.  The numbers bear it out.  Justin Forsett had a solid game running the ball, while Matt Hasselbeck threw for barely over 100 yards.  The defense had 12 hits, held the Rams to 100 fewer yards, and were +1 in the turnover department.