Week 17 Game Review- Part 1

I ended the season on a high-note going 12-4 on the day.  The one game I missed with this group was Indy's backups against Buffalo in a blizzard.  I'll get into it more below

Indianapolis at Buffalo

To say the Bills dominated this one is an understatement.  They thrashed this substitute ridden team, and could have won by a larger margin, since they went just 25% in the red zone.  Buffalo had 250 more yards on offense, +3 turnover advantage, and held the ball for 15 more minutes.  Hopefully, the strategy they used during last two games doesn't hurt the Colts in the playoffs.

Jacksonville at Cleveland

The Browns allowed the Jaguars back into this one, albeit too late, but they should have done better than 40% in the red zone.  They harassed David Garrard, sacking him three times on 10 hits, while keeping Derek Anderson clean.  Jacksonville gained slightly more yards, and the turnovers were even, but their pass-rush was their Achilles heal this season.

Chicago at Detroit

Where was this Chicago team these past two games this season?  The Bears gained 70 more yards, went 67% in the red zone, and were +2 in the turnover battle.  They did allow pressure on Jay Cutler, and allowed the Lions to go 50%, so there is room for improvement on this team.  The Lions fought valiantly, like they have all season, but they don't have the personnel yet.

San Francisco at St. Louis

Will the Rams ever get Steven Jackson the help he deserves?  That will be a key question in the offseason.  The Rams were able to pressure Alex Smith to the tune of three sacks on six hits.  However, that was dwarfed by the pressure their quarterbacks took- eight sacks on 12 hits.  The turnovers were even.  San Francisco won it because they allowed 109 yards of offense to the Rams- outgaining them 220 yards, and were a perfect three for three in the red zone.  Nice win for the 49ers.