Quote:
Originally Posted by JAFF
There are only so many scoring chances.
|
Which is why teams often try to maximize the points scored when given the opportunity. A TD is worth more than two FGs. It’s exactly why redzone defense is talked about so much. Holding a team to 3 is a win for the defense when 29 teams currently have a 50% or better TD rate inside the 20.
Quote:
Originally Posted by JAFF
There is a time and place for going for it..
|
That is different than your previous statement of always take the points.
Quote:
Originally Posted by JAFF
They failed and gave the ball to a prolific offense, in decent field position. Is the charger defense good enough for that risk?
Apparently not.
|
I’d argue the KC prolific offense is likely the reason they felt the need to go for it. Similar to Belichick’s infamous 4th and 2 attempt against the Colts. I can tell you I wanted the Pats to punt. Contrary to all the talk here you need to take into account the opponent. The Chargers knowing their defense wasn’t good enough to hold Mahomes down was likely why they felt they needed 7 instead of settling for FGs. May have cost them the game this time. If it had won them the game we wouldn’t be talking about it.