NFL Conference Championship Games - Page 5

AX17609 · #61 01-25-2021, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AX17609

Absolutely. You have to put the game in the hands of your MVP quarterback. You can’t give the ball back to Brady.

The problem is that Brady gets the ball back in either case. I hadn’t considered that.

Mr. Jelly · #62 01-25-2021, 08:57 AM

Time for a Super Bowl thread !!!!!!!!!!

Dru Edwards · #63 01-25-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

I was surprised they went with such a conservative call. This is the NFC championship, you have to go bold and go for that TD, because if he made that TD, it could’ve shifted the momentum. Giving the ball back to Brady, while down 5 points with a bit over two minutes left in the game, you’re basically giving the game away.

My thoughts too. No reason not to go for the TD in that place. Analytics don't show that you have (most likely) this year's MVP with the ball or you're handing it off to a QB who is considered the GOAT.