Patriots’ Gamble Falls Flat: Fans Question Decision to Avoid Two-Point Conversion
In the Wake of a Tough Overtime Loss, What If the Patriots Had Gone for the Win?
The New England Patriots faced a tough situation in their game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, sparking debate among fans and analysts. After scoring a late touchdown to make it 17-16, many believed they should have gone for a two-point conversion to win the game instead of risking overtime. Instead, they chose to kick the extra point and ended up losing 20-17 in overtime.
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On the Toucher & Hardy radio program, hosts Rob “Hardy” Poole and Wallach delved into this critical moment. Hardy pointed out that given the state of the season, going for the win could have been the best move for the team’s morale. “The idea of the Patriots going for it at the end of the game… that’s probably not going to hurt the team’s psyche,” he said. He believed the situation was ripe for a bold move, suggesting that a successful two-point conversion could have provided a significant lift.
Wallach echoed this sentiment, advocating for putting the ball back in Drake Maye’s hands. Hardy elaborated on the missed chance, saying, “You weren’t lucky yesterday. Other than that last play, which you can’t count on happening twice. Let’s take a shot at winning this. If we do, we’ll have two in a row and feel good about it.”
With their record now sitting at 2-7, the decision to play it safe instead of taking a calculated risk has many wondering what could have been. As the Patriots look to bounce back after another tough loss, fans and analysts will keep debating whether going for two could have altered the course of their season. This missed opportunity serves as a reminder that in the NFL, taking risks can sometimes lead to better outcomes than simply playing it safe.