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Originally Posted by adios
Those loss is pretty much on Pettine. The worst blunder was going for two with the Browns up 20-16. Why oh why? If they kick the extra point they win the game as game developed. Going for two and making it puts the Browns up by 6, 22-16. If Denver scores a TD they take the lead but a Browns field goal puts them ahead. Ditto 21-16 so why not kick it?
Early in the game the Browns passed on a 50 yard field goal attempt and went for it on 4th and 5. I question that decision too. I guess Pettine has no confidence in his kicker but going into today's game the Browns hadn't missed all year.
Chart says go for 2. 2 FGs tie it at 6 points, and win it at 5. Little downside on the TD side, since you lose no matter what, although you could tie if he misses the XP (which is more likely now anyway).
Coons career long in college is 48 yards as well. Going for it on 4th and 5 is definitely better than kicking. You make the FG, you easily have more than 4 points of equity, and no way he makes it more than 2/3 of the time, and should convert half the time.