PatsFaninAZ

It's like fools' gold. Just like Carolina in the Super Bowl. Will be interesting to see if it hurts them.

Ishdul

The only problem with the call is that they have a crappy offensive line and their #2 runningback so they're not the ideal team for converting from the 2 yard line.

But as for chasing the points, I don't really buy that.

Zeus

Well, it's a bad decision to begin with but I really can't believe they did it from the 12. You could also question the play calling - those fade routes were ugly.

Tunescribe

Yup, I've never liked that play (except when Moss is involved).

patsfaninpa

True. But, that was a lame holding call on the C on the first one. Roethlisberger tried to run it in from the 12? Nice decision big guy.

Zeus

Had Tomlin played it straight, it would now be 31-28. Jacksonville starts at midfield - FG could now win it for the Jags.

Michael

They made their first attempt. It was a questionable hold call that took it away. And I'm the first to point out the squeelers have been the beneficiary of too many bogus calls on teams they play against. But, in this case that was almost as bad as the turned over interception call against Indy. But, as we know no one gets more beneficial officiating than Indy.

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sebman2112

The general rule is kick early go for it late, as any singular point can end up winning the game for you. The Steelers have killed themselves by going for two point conversions, and fourth down conversions when they shouldn't have.

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psychoPat

You can say that again!

ps - it's beginning to show, Roger. Just fyi.

PatsFaninAZ

Whether they should or would have made it or whatever is besides the point. The question is what is the higher percentage play.

With 10 minutes left, you just shouldn't chase the extra point when kicking will put you down by 4. Your opponent is going to get the ball back and is likely to have one more possession than you in the rest of the shortened game. You are putting yourself in position where your opponent can beat you with a field goal even if you score a TD.

From a risk/reward standpoint, it makes no sense. From 12 yards out it's a horrible decision.

Down by one, of course you go for the 2. But the difference between down by 4 at home with 10:00 left and down by 5 is very large.

Edit -- sorry, make that UP by one.