Week 9 Game Review- Part 2

In this batch of games, I missed the Green Bay-Tampa Bay game.  But who didn't?  Third starting quarterback of the season, and a rookie to boot, it had the makings of a potential blowout, even considering the heartbreaking loss to Minnesota last week.

Miami at New England

Based upon the yardage gained and red zone conversion percentage, the Patriots kept the Dolphins in this ball game.  The Patriots gained 100 more yards on the day and were 25% in the red zone, as the Dolphins were 100%.  Miami even won the turnover battle with a +1 advantage.  However, it wasn't enough to contain Tom Brady.

Green Bay at Tampa Bay

I teased this game in my opening.  I thought it could potentially be tough with the injuries Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, and the offensive line.  Another home team coming off a bye for a win.  The Bucs won despite allowing over 400 yards of offense, while gaining 120 fewer yards, and holding the ball for 11 fewer minutes.  The reasons Tampa Bay won were they sacked Rodgers six times on 12 hits, and were +2 in turnover differential.

Kansas City at Jacksonville

This game should have been a blowout.  Jacksonville had the best player on the field in Maurice Jones-Drew, and he had yet another solid performance.  It was a three point game, despite the Jaguars hitting Matt Cassel eight times, held the ball for 12 more minutes, and gained over 120 more yards.  The reason it was close was due to the Chiefs +2 edge in turnovers.  The Jaguars should have won by double digits.