Week 16 NFL Preview- Part 1

Buffalo at Atlanta
This is going to be one of those games for two teams out of playoff contention. The Falcons have superior protection to the Bills woeful offensive line. Also, they move the ball more effectively, and are more effective in the red zone on either side of the ball. Buffalo generates more pressure, and is better in the turnover department. Considering the injuries in Buffalo's secondary and that they strongly considering starting backup quarterback Brian Brohm, the Falcons should win this one and big. Final score 31-14 Atlanta.

Kansas City at Cincinnati
These are two teams going in different directions. The Chiefs just had the third highest individual rushing total in NFL history put on them. And if that wasn't bad enough, they allowed not one, but two kick returns for scores. On the other hand, the Bengals are coming off an emotional loss against a talented San Diego team. Cincinnati protects better, creates more pressure, moves the ball more effectively, is more proficient on both sides of the ball in the red zone, and has a superior turnover differential. That spells a blowout. Final score 41-10 Cincinnati.

Oakland at Cleveland
Both teams are coming off exciting victories from a week ago. However, the Browns will go on sans quarterback Brady Quinn, who's out for the remainder of the season. Derek Anderson will take his place. And Oakland may or may not go with Channing Frye, depending on his injury. The Browns protect better and create more quarterback pressure. The yards are about even, with Oakland allowing fewer on the defensive side of the ball. The Raiders are slightly more proficient in red zone offense, while the opposite is true in red zone defense. Both teams have given up the same number of turnovers, but the Raiders have caused more. It should be a close game, but the Raiders should pull it out. Final score 23-20 Oakland.

Seattle at Green Bay
Another tale of two teams going in two directions. Seattle seems to have packed it in for the season, while the Packers are in contention for a playoff spot. Both teams are awful at protecting the quarterback. Seattle has generated more pressure, but the Packers have more sacks. Green Bay is much more proficient at moving the ball football, and has given up 60 fewer yards per contest. The Packers are more effective in the red zone on offense, while the Seahawks are more efficient on defense. Green Bay's greatest edge is in turnover differential. They should win this one handily. Final score 35-21 Green Bay.