When I read the thread title, the safety in Denver in 2003 was the first thing I thought of.
i think it was a vary smart move. not exactly putting the game on the line move. the pats were already down and punting from their own endzone.either way the broncos were going to get a chance to run the clock out. what other alternatives did he have iam not sure but they were down anyway and a long way away from scoring.
i think last week or the 1st week 1 team pulled the same move , bills vs miami i think and failed .