The Lions had been far more successful going for 4th and 3 in opponents this year than people think, 18 for 21. In fact, significantly higher than successfully kicking a 48-yard FG. Why is a 70% item considered a sure thing, but an 86% item considered a huge gamble?
Against the Bears, Vikings, Chargers, Vegas, Saints and Broncos. Some of the powerhouse defenses they faced for the tough 4th down calls.
Analytics are great, but you have to know how to use them and what their limitations are.
First one - Throwing to your 3WR in that spot is also questionable.
Second one - no idea what the play is there
The run at the end - was basic stuff. Total blunder.
They didn’t learn from the Cowboys debacle either:
They couldn’t convert 3 times against Dallas when trying to get the second seed on an ill thought out - double trick tackle eligible play.
Trying to explain this to Lion fans is a waste of time, breath and key strokes. Because, analytics and Campbell has big balls.
Got it, enjoy your big balls on the couch in two weeks. I feel so bad for the players. They deserved better/smarted leadership in those key moments.