Another matchup with potential playoff implications. The yards are about even on either side of the ball. New England's advantages are superior protection, stingier red zone defense, and turnover differential. Houston's are generating pressure, and a slight edge in red zone touchdowns. This should be an entertaining game, but one that the Patriots have had a tendency to win over the years. Final score 35-31 New England.
Philadelphia at Dallas
The clash for the NFC East title, with seeding at stake. The yards gained are slightly in the Cowboys favor. Their other advantages are generating pressure, and red zone scoring on either side of the ball. Philadelphia's edges are protection and a huge discrepancy in the turnover battle. Another high-scoring shootout with edge going to the home team. Final score 41-38 Dallas.
Kansas City at Denver
Denver should win this one handily. They have the advantage on both sides of the ball for pressure, protection, total yards, red zone, and turnover differential. Plus, they need to win to earn a playoff birth. They made the game tougher for themselves by suspending Brandon Marshall for the week. However, this is the same defense that allowed Jerome Harrison to run for third highest rushing day ever. Expect big days from Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter. Final score 27-17 Denver.
Baltimore at Oakland
Another match where one team has overwhelming advantage in pressure, protection, total yards, red zone, and turnover differential with a playoff birth on the line. Oakland has had good fortune against solid competition this season, so I don't expect a blowout. Final score 24-17 Baltimore.
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