Coaches should essentially go for 4th and 1 pretty much all the time. However, in a game like today, being aggressive and going for it is just understanding the game flow.
If the score was like 6-3 and neither offense can move the ball, maybe you think about a punt, IMO. Link - ( New Window )
Was the immediate thought and I usually second guess that immediately but there was only one option and that was to win the damn game right there and then
With over 3mins Vikings had plenty of time to go 80+/- yards and probably use it all. If the giants didn’t make it Vikings have ball at mid field. If they score it would be quicker leaving time on the clock for the Giants to respond and kick winning field goal.
Giants are probably playing a bend but don’t break type of defense anyway so the middle yards are just chewing some time off the clock.
Because it was the right move to make. Plus it helped that I was very confident they could make that yard. The Giants have a very good offense in spite of everything. Regardless, it was the right move to make because making plays like that is what winners do. Daboll is a winner.
I liked the call because of the time left on the clock
Loved the call to go for it. Even if they don't get it and subsequently give up the game tying TD, they'd likely still have time to win the game with the ball in their hands.
also that Dabs had a lot of confidence in the team to make it. Giants were the more physical team and they’ll need to be all that again next weekend too!
My 4 year old wanted me to play with him so I walked away and played with him. Figured the football gods would appreciate me doing the right thing and not turning my back on my son. In my 30s I probably don’t do that. But this is my little man. I was happy to do it and was rewarded handsomely with this win.
Good move. You cant dvr your kid.
Funny that you relate your choice dilemma/not dilemma on a thread that is roughly analagous.
Since they had the 7 point lead. Worst case scenario if they don’t make it, Minny gets it back and ties the game. Maybe the Giants still have some time left after that. Seemed worth the risk to me.
Go for it. Close it out. Playing with house money because this team wasn’t supposed to even be there. And remembering the 2 point conversion call from week 1 I knew Daboll would go for it too.
I had no problem with it as long as they didn’t do something dumb
But still was ok with the call because I felt like I'd rather the Vikes have a shorter field to drive in the hopes that we might get one last chance with the ball if/when they scored. All week, I really felt like this game was going to again come down to who had the ball last.
But I didn't mind because I was going to quit watching football after that call on Dexter Lawrence.
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That was a terrible call on Dexter, they should give the QB's
skirts out there, the way the game is called nowadays!
Fortunately they hung on there at the end.
We're going to die swinging this year. I'm at peace with it.
Coaches should essentially go for 4th and 1 pretty much all the time. However, in a game like today, being aggressive and going for it is just understanding the game flow.
If the score was like 6-3 and neither offense can move the ball, maybe you think about a punt, IMO.
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That’s why Daboll’s a Head Coach and I’m a guy in his easy chair.
Giants are probably playing a bend but don’t break type of defense anyway so the middle yards are just chewing some time off the clock.
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Same. Go for it.
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But I didn't mind because I was going to quit watching football after that call on Dexter Lawrence.
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Good move. You cant dvr your kid.
Funny that you relate your choice dilemma/not dilemma on a thread that is roughly analagous.
Follow your gut usually is the winning play.
Giants were struggling to stop them. Game wasn't "over" if we didn't make it.
And just as Giants did in Week 1 -- PLAY TO WIN!!!
That's what Daboll is. It's why we love him.
We almost blew it. Fire everyone.
But it was definitely ballsy. I thought throwing on 3rd and 15 was insane, but it would’ve worked if Slay holds onto it.
But I didn't mind because I was going to quit watching football after that call on Dexter Lawrence.
That was a terrible call on Dexter, they should give the QB's
skirts out there, the way the game is called nowadays!
Fortunately they hung on there at the end.