This was an evenly matched game. The pressure and red zone conversions were similar. Baltimore had 40 more yards on offense, while the Steelers won the turnover battle at +1. However, Pittsburgh was the beneficiary of numerous calls from the officials. They had seven fewer penalties called against them, and there were some dubious calls in their favor late in the game. To their credit, they took advantage and won the game.
St. Louis at Arizona
Another solid showing from NFC West Champion Arizona Cardinals. They generated more pressure, went 80% in the red zone, while holding the Rams to 0% on their one opportunity, gained 170 more yards, and had a +3 turnover differential. This was just a tune up prior to the playoffs for Arizona, and they seems in synch.
Detroit at San Francisco
The numbers show that this game could have been closer than the final result. The pressure was similar and the 49ers gained just 20 more yards on offense. Detroit went oh-fer in its one red zone chance, but that wasn't the reason they lost. They had a -5 turnover differential. And that's very difficult to overcome, especially with the number three quarterback at the helm.
New York Jets at Indianapolis
The end result of this game was not necessarily a surprise. I thought the Colts starters would do enough to win this one before the backups entered the game. And they did. Peyton Manning exited the game with a lead. In fact, the game was even as an end result. The pressure, red zone conversions, yards gained were similar. The difference was the Jets won the turnover battle at +2. Big win for New York. This game could loom over the Colts, if they don't win it all.
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