Week 12 Thanksgiving Review

I was correct on the first two games, although I thought Detroit would play more competitively following their rousing victory last week. The Giants just did not show up for the night cap. I completely missed that one.

Green Bay at Detroit
As I mentioned above, I saw this game as shootout, especially if Calvin Johnson played. And Matthew Stafford gutted through this contest. The Packers won this game because they gained 150 more yards, were more efficient in the red zone, and were +3 in turnover differential. Good game from Green Bay.

Oakland at Dallas
Not much to write here. Dallas dominated in this one. Their defense hit Bruce Gradkowski a whopping ten times and were +1 in turnover differential. On offense, they gained 190 more yards and were 67% in the red zone. The Cowboys just took care of business.

New York Giants at Denver
I'm flabbergasted at how the Giants did not show up. Denver beat them to the punch at every faze of the game. While watching, the Broncos just looked faster and hungrier out on the field. It showed in the numbers. Kyle Orton took just one hit, while Eli Manning was sacked three times and took six hits. The Broncos dominated with over 100 total yards and were +2 in turnover differential. New York's red zone woes continue, as they struck out in their one attempt, but were better on defense, allowing a 40% conversion rate.