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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Objectively, KC should scare opponents more than NE…. They are explosive & seasoned. Their QB is established as a unique talent and their roster is full of people that are willing to hurt other people.The chiefs are as hot as us right now. Hopefully they can drop a couple of games before the season ends. Would be beautiful if we could get that number one seed.
I am glad it failed but it is not a crazy gamble. They are over 50% on two point conversions. Kick an XP and your odds are about 50%. So...50% chance to win now, or 50% chance to win later.
His defense had just given up 2 long drives to the corpse of Big Ben. If Harbaugh thought his defense couldn't hold in overtime, and evidence seems to suggest this, then the gamble of the 2 point conversion, trusting his offense which was clicking rather than his defense which was not, isn't so crazy.yep, this one made little sense. Their d was great for the most part and the kicker is money up to 60+ yards. Such a stupid gamble. I’m usually all for aggressive playcalls but theres gotta be logic behind it
His defense had just given up 2 long drives to the corpse of Big Ben. If Harbaugh thought his defense couldn't hold in overtime, and evidence seems to suggest this, then the gamble of the 2 point conversion, trusting his offense which was clicking rather than his defense which was not, isn't so crazy.
Yeah. Most Patriot fans hate both the Squeelers and the Murderers. So, it always comes down to whose loss benefits us the most.
He says it was necessary also because of the injury situation with his cornerbacks. So if that situation, with limited personnel cropped up again, I don't see why he wouldn't. It is certainly the bold choice, but my point was that even analytically (just like 4th-and-2) it is justifiable.Do you believe that Harbaugh will go for 2 next time because I don't.
Statistics don't really back this up.you trust your offense over a series of plays where the defense has to stop you on 3 or 4 downs, not 1 all or nothing play.
the only big risk in ot defense wise is giving up a td on the first drive. The Steelers defense is their strength. The odds of that offense scoring on the first ot drive are low.
I don't really have a strong opinion but I'm in the minority that liked the call. Some facts to consider are that they are a team with a strong tendency to go for it on 4th and short and they are pretty succesful at it. A 2 point play is very similar to that (not entirely the same because of the shortened field, but very similar still).you trust your offense over a series of plays where the defense has to stop you on 3 or 4 downs, not 1 all or nothing play.
the only big risk in ot defense wise is giving up a td on the first drive. The Steelers defense is their strength. The odds of that offense scoring on the first ot drive are low.
I don't really have a strong opinion but I'm in the minority that liked the call. Some facts to consider are that they are a team with a strong tendency to go for it on 4th and short and they are pretty succesful at it. A 2 point play is very similar to that (not entirely the same because of the shortened field, but very similar still).
I'd also take into account the opponent. That wasn't the Jete managing to tie you for 60 minutes aided by fluky plays. It was a competitive opponent only 2 wins behind you in December. And they just tied you for 60 minutes. So to think your odds in OT are anything better than 55/45 is crazy. Comparing that to your success rate in 4th and short... Just saying it wasn't as crazy a decision as people are making it out to be.
And I despise the man.
Statistics don't really back this up.
Belichick the GOAT would kick and tie it up.He says it was necessary also because of the injury situation with his cornerbacks. So if that situation, with limited personnel cropped up again, I don't see why he wouldn't. It is certainly the bold choice, but my point was that even analytically (just like 4th-and-2) it is justifiable.
Thats a fair take, but i feel like this is a move made by a team who feels like the underdog. If youre at the time the #1 seed , facing a lesser opponent who hasnt won in 3 weeks, you should have faith in your team to have the advantage over your opponent starting from scratch in ot. Having the game come down to a 50/50 play insteas of playing it out is a bit of a desperation move imo. Gutsy but not wise given where the teams stand right now
I think the bolded part is the rub here though. I think they felt it was a better than 50/50 chance of getting the 2 points.
Most OT games are decided by a FG. If I have Justin Tucker, I'm playing for OT.Math is hard. There are reasons football isn't like baseball and hugely dependant on statistics. But..... Pittsburg was driving up and down the field on Baltimore, and Baltimore had to pull a rabbit out of their butts on a couple of plays on the last drive to score. I think realistically the odds would have been something like 90% make the xp kick. 65% make the 2 point conversion and 40% win the game in ot. Put whatever numbers you want in there. It looks like the correct call if you are playing the odds. Hindsight is great but....