Top to Bottom, Shanahan Takes Charge

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

As far as the other night, I honestly don't see where that's a go for 2 situation even if it was a regular season game.

In a regular season game, it's an easy go for two situation. Win probability is unchanged at 4 or 5 points up w/2 minutes to go. It is changed at 6 points up because you at least make the kicker execute the point after.


So while it likely doesn't matter, you've got to make it a six point lead if given the opportunity. If the improbable happens, and they return the kick for a score and get the two point conversion and lead by three (instead of one), a coach will be raked over the coals for missing an obvious opportunity to increase his chances of winning. So while it probably doesn't matter, any time he can hedge against mass criticism, a coach must do it.