The Eagles narrowly defeated the Bills 13-12 in a game decided by a failed 2-point conversion attempt by Buffalo in the final seconds, with key plays including a late rally by Josh Allen and a crucial defensive stop by Philadelphia. The game highlighted strong defensive efforts and significant contributions from players like Jalen Carter and Dallas Goedert, with the Eagles securing a playoff spot and the Bills dropping to the No. 7 seed in the AFC.
Nik Bonitto's crucial play in overtime, where he swatted away a 2-point conversion attempt by Washington, secured the Denver Broncos' 27-26 victory, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart defended his decision to attempt an early 2-point conversion based on analytics during their 44-42 win over Georgia Tech, which went into eight overtimes. Despite the failed attempt, Smart stood by the analytics-driven decision, which ultimately led to a historic game for Georgia. The Bulldogs managed to secure the win with a rush by Nate Frazier, extending their home winning streak to 31 games. Smart emphasized the need for rest before the upcoming SEC Championship game.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh explained the decision-making behind the failed 2-point conversion attempt in their loss to the Steelers, where running back Derrick Henry was absent from the field. The play ended with quarterback Lamar Jackson unsuccessfully scrambling, resulting in an incomplete pass. Despite the Ravens' struggles, they had a chance to tie the game late but failed to execute the critical play.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to stop the Philadelphia Eagles' usually successful "Brotherly Shove" 2-point conversion attempt, leading to a 32-9 victory. Despite a missed facemask penalty, the Bucs defense held strong, denying Jalen Hurts and the Eagles the crucial extra points.
The Dallas Cowboys successfully executed a fake extra point try during their game against the New England Patriots, with holder Bryan Anger finding defensive lineman Chauncey Golston in the flat for a 2-point conversion. This marked the first successful fake for a 2-point conversion since the extra point distance was pushed back in 2015. The Cowboys' creative play helped them secure an 18-3 lead in the first half.
