Tampa Bay at Carolina
I predicted that Tampa Bay was going to upset in this game. It was mainly due to Carolina starting Matt Moore and the injuries to their running backs. DeAngelo Williams ended up not playing. However, the Bucs didn't convert any touchdowns in four red zone trips and were -3 in turnover differential, despite gaining 160 more yards of offense. Hopefully, this was just a hiccup type of game for Josh Freeman, because he has potential.
Houston at Jacksonville
Another game I missed. Matt Schaub missing some time in this one hurt them. Houston did a good job at creating pressure and were 50% in the red zone, while holding the Jaguars at 33%. Jacksonville won because they won the turnover battle three to one.
San Diego at Cleveland
San Diego definitely took their foot off the gas on this one. They gained 100 more yards of offense, but allowed Cleveland back into the game. The Browns were more effective in the red zone at 75%, while holding the Chargers at 33%, and were +1 in turnover differential.
Dallas at New York Giants
The numbers slanted into Dallas's favor in this one. They were 67% in the red zone, had about 90 more yards of offense, were +1 in the turnover battle, and held the ball for 18 more minutes. The Giants won, because they were able to capitalize on two 70+ yard plays; one on special teams, and the other on a dump off in the flat. Nice bounce back game from Brandon Jacobs and the Giants as a team.
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