09-12-2022, 12:10 PM
Granted, I haven't combed through every thread, but I'm surprised not very many people are talking about this decision:
If the Bengals kick (and make) a 46 yd FG there, they are down three 20-17 with 8 minutes left. Their next series they got down to the 2 and went for (and failed) on 4th and 2. Had they kicked the FG earlier, all they needed was a FG there to tie instead of having to go for it on 4th down AGAIN. Their last series was the TD to Chase. Which would have been the game winner, not even needing the XP, had they kicked (and made) the earlier 46 yard FG.
By not trying that 46 yd FG, they felt like they had to get a TD on the next 2 possessions.
Granted, Harris getting hurt, may have factored into the decision not to try for the 46 yard FG. But seems to me that the Bengals/Taylor made it harder on themselves by not trying that FG with 8:23 left to cut it to 3.
Quote:4th & 6 at PIT 36
(8:23 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Burrow pass short middle intended for T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by A.Witherspoon at PIT 23. A.Witherspoon to PIT 23 for no gain (S.Perine).
If the Bengals kick (and make) a 46 yd FG there, they are down three 20-17 with 8 minutes left. Their next series they got down to the 2 and went for (and failed) on 4th and 2. Had they kicked the FG earlier, all they needed was a FG there to tie instead of having to go for it on 4th down AGAIN. Their last series was the TD to Chase. Which would have been the game winner, not even needing the XP, had they kicked (and made) the earlier 46 yard FG.
By not trying that 46 yd FG, they felt like they had to get a TD on the next 2 possessions.
Granted, Harris getting hurt, may have factored into the decision not to try for the 46 yard FG. But seems to me that the Bengals/Taylor made it harder on themselves by not trying that FG with 8:23 left to cut it to 3.
