All articles tagged with #fourth down
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
The article highlights key plays that contributed to the Cowboys' 30-23 victory over Washington, including crucial fourth-down conversions, a remarkable tackle by Quinnen Williams, and strategic plays like a short pass to Lamb leading to a long touchdown, all of which played a vital role in the game's outcome.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Both the Commanders and Chiefs emphasized the importance of fourth down plays in their game, with the Commanders failing to convert twice and the Chiefs succeeding, which Coach Dan Quinn and Andy Reid highlighted as key factors in the Chiefs' 28-7 victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions successfully converted four out of five fourth-down attempts in their Week 14 victory over the Green Bay Packers, showcasing strategic play-calling and execution. Key plays included a well-timed Texas route for a touchdown, a quarterback sneak, and a tempo play that confused the Packers' defense. Despite one failed attempt due to execution errors, the Lions sealed the win with a decisive run by David Montgomery, highlighting their offensive line's strength and strategic prowess.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pride Of Detroit
In a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions showcased their aggressive play style, particularly on fourth downs. Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson used a series of fourth-and-one plays to strategically set up a game-clinching drive. Despite a failed attempt earlier, Johnson's adjustments and trust in his offensive line allowed the Lions to convert a crucial fourth down late in the game, leading to a game-winning field goal. This strategic play-calling highlights Johnson's ability to learn from previous plays and adapt in real-time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell defended his aggressive fourth-down strategy in their 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers, citing the need for the offense to compensate for a shorthanded defense. Despite a failed fourth-and-1 attempt that led to a Packers lead, Campbell's decisions were supported by analytical models and resulted in crucial conversions, including a game-sealing play. Campbell emphasized trust in his offensive line and coordinator, highlighting the calculated risk involved in his approach.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell made a bold decision to go for it on fourth-and-inches late in a tied game against the Green Bay Packers, defying expectations and expert opinions like Kirk Herbstreit's. The gamble paid off as Jared Goff handed off to David Montgomery, securing a first down and setting up a game-winning field goal by Jake Bates. The Lions' aggressive strategy, converting four out of five fourth downs, helped them secure a 34-31 victory and maintain their strong NFL standing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn opted to go for it on fourth-and-2 instead of kicking a field goal, despite analytics suggesting a field goal would increase their win probability. The decision backfired as the Commanders were stopped, leading to a 26-18 loss to the Eagles. This highlights that while analytics often favor aggressive play, they sometimes recommend kicking, especially when it could secure a lead in the fourth quarter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Lions coach Dan Campbell's decision to go for it on fourth-and-goal paid off as the Lions took a 7-3 lead over the Packers. While the Packers settled for a field goal on their opening drive, Campbell's aggressive call led to a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown, showcasing Campbell's trust in analytics and his offense.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell found themselves on the receiving end of criticism for their decisions on fourth down, highlighting the ongoing debate in football about whether to kick field goals or go for it. The argument pits traditional "take the points" advocates against those who champion statistical models to inform coaching decisions. Both coaches faced scrutiny for their choices, with Day opting to kick field goals in a loss to Michigan and Campbell trusting his offense in a defeat to the 49ers. The debate continues as each approach is scrutinized when it fails, leaving both coaches in the loser's chair.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The Green Bay Packers failed to convert on fourth down inside the 5-yard line against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but capitalized on the Bucs' bad field position by stripping the ball and scoring a touchdown on the ensuing possession. The Packers lead 7-3 in the first quarter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The Seattle Seahawks' final play against the Dallas Cowboys was designed to leave Micah Parsons unblocked, but it backfired as Parsons pressured Geno Smith into an incompletion. Smith explained that the play was intended for the right tackle to squeeze block inside out against a zero blitz, while the Seahawks expected running back DeeJay Dallas to slip out and receive the ball in the flat. However, Parsons continued to rush, preventing Dallas from getting through, and the Seahawks turned the ball over on downs, ultimately losing the game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich defended his decision to attempt a 59-yard field goal in their loss to the Bears but admitted in retrospect that he wishes he had gone for it on fourth-and-10 instead. Reich believes giving quarterback Bryce Young "that moment" could have potentially changed the trajectory of the game and the team's season. Despite the statistical advantage of attempting the field goal, the Panthers' struggling offense raises doubts about the success of a fourth down conversion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down twice during Sunday's game, despite both attempts failing. Belichick argued that if they had kicked field goals instead, critics would question why they didn't go for it. While the Patriots could have potentially won the game by kicking field goals, Belichick believed going for it was the right call at the time. The analytics models also support his decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Amazon will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its "Thursday Night Football" broadcasts by adding a second on-screen line to show when teams should attempt a fourth-down conversion. The line, displayed alongside the traditional yellow first-down marker, will be determined by Amazon's own AI. This feature is part of Amazon's new Prime Vision feed, which aims to provide viewers with an analytically minded experience. The rise of fourth-down conversions in the NFL has led to increased use of analytics by teams, and this new feature will give fans insight into the decision-making process.