Donnybrook
Footballguy
It wasn't initially a chip shot field goal. Vikings had timeouts and just needed to stop Lance Ball from getting a first down but they failed. The Vikings basically conceded the game on that play. Maybe if they had something to play for besides a lower draft spot it would make sense but it is what it is. I still think the chances of driving the field and missing a field goal are about equal under the circumstances. I don't recall many coaches getting critized for not conceding a TD under those circumstances. I seen a lot of games but I don't recall any game where a coach ordered his defense to let them score. Can you?Yes, of course. You don't think the odds are better than facing the chip shot fg?BTW: If you let them score a TD, then score a last second TD - you still don't win. It will be a tie and you could still lose in OT.