Thats an easy TD to Jennings or Aiyuk.
That is an epic GAFFE.
Detroit wins that game if they were in it.
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shanahan told everyone after the game it was the recommendation of the analytics departmentAre you assuming it was analytic driven?
If it is analytics driven please post the analytics.
If SF scored a TD and KC followed with a TD they were going to go for 2. Game over!
KC was prepared for all outcomes and SF wasn’t.
Niners players: We didn't know overtime rules
Multiple 49ers players said they were not aware of the NFL's postseason overtime rules.www.espn.com
Even if was analytics driven, it must have been very close to 50/50... These decisions are rarely the ones that matter tbh...Good discussion point. I think I'd go with Shanahan on this one.
Obviously, you've got to drive it down the field and come away with seven. SF has the offense to do that, but three isn't cutting it. Not against Mahomes.
I think getting the ball first in sudden death is a huge advantage. So Shanahan's decision makes sense to me.
Best victim of analytics is the lions. Missed out on 6 points because they wouldnt kick the FGs. there is a time and a place for it.
Then they need a new analytics department that would factor in Patrick Mahomes.shanahan told everyone after the game it was the recommendation of the analytics department
OK – big IF. I do NOT care what the computer says when playing Mahomes, and the defense is entirely worn out, AND you are giving that guy (not the average QB), 4 downs on every possession, if you have scored first. That is the downside of taking the ball first. If you score, you give the other team 4 downs to match. You are giving them an advantage. BAD decision in this case
Players not knowing OT rules is unbelievable, that is brutal on coach.
For me, tight game 16-13, 4th and 3 and going for it is crazy, you kick the FG all day in that spot. It was almost ironic that they went for it and ultimately scored TD only to miss the extra point.