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Quote: Originally Posted by dsallupinyaarea

Just to clarify, neither options were actually good. Given the Panthers inability to move the ball (I wasn't really watching but they had 7 pts in the 4Q so I'm making the assumption) and given the quality of QB on the other sideline, I just think you have to take your chances in that spot. Especially considering how much there is to gain by getting 7 there.

I don't really understand what you're saying here. Is it, "Neither option is good so go for it"?

There was A LOT to be gained by getting points there period, so don't really know why 1% of converting on 4th and 14 with no space behind that is better than the 90% chance of making the field goal... even if we extend it to consider how well the defense has been playing in both cases.