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The Rams scored on their opening drive against the Jaguars in London, opting for a fourth-down conversion possibly influenced by analytics or concerns about their kicker, aided by a questionable roughness call, with Matthew Stafford leading a successful drive ending in a touchdown.
The Indianapolis Colts executed a gutsy fourth down playcall in their Week 12 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tight end Mo Alie-Cox caught a 30-yard pass from quarterback Gardner Minshew II after a well-designed play fake, leading to a crucial touchdown. The Colts' coaching staff had identified a specific look in the Buccaneers' defense that they could exploit, and the playcall proved successful. The Colts converted three fourth downs in the game, showcasing their trust in their players and boosting their chances of winning.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs keeps the Vikings alive by converting a critical fourth down with his legs, scrambling for a 22-yard gain against the Atlanta Falcons.
Former Bears defensive end Alex Brown criticized head coach Matt Eberflus for the Chicago Bears' decision to go for a fourth down conversion in their loss to the Denver Broncos. The play backfired, leading to a turnover on downs and ultimately costing the Bears the game. Brown questioned Eberflus' lack of trust in the defense and suggested that kicking a field goal would have given the defense a chance to win the game. The Broncos overcame a 21-point deficit to secure a surprising victory.