Da Bird is Da Word Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Recap: The Broncos kneeled to run the clock down in the last 30 seconds of the 4th quarter to go into over time with two timeouts. They had the ball at the twenty and could have conceivably made a big play or two to get within field goal range to win the game.My question is: if the Falcons were in the same situation, do you think the we would have tried to score? We did just that against the Raiders in garbage time to stop that game from going into over time. Our close victories over Carolina this year (and Chicago in 08) also proved we're capable of the game winning field goal drive with seconds left on the clock.I understand the Broncs would have risked an interception in going for it, but with Manning at the QB position I think they should have tried.There are plenty of things to talk about in this game but that was one of the things that stood out to me (besides Flacco straight up outplaying Manning in overtime). What are your thoughts? Edited January 13, 2013 by Da Bird is Da Word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermareATL Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 yes and Ryan would have got it for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I don't think smith would have went for it. I can't really say I blame Fox on that choice, the one that I'd be upset about was the runs at the end of the game, how do you not trust peyton to throw for the first down and ice it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProFalconFan Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 yes and Ryan would have got it for usOr the team would have got it for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Bird is Da Word Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Who knows. Smitty likes to play it safe most of the time but I could see him playing aggressive in this situation. Payton Manning may be the better quarterback but I think our receiving core gives us a better chance to make the big play. Matty Ice would be throwing bombs and even with an interception deep down the field I doubt our opponent could have scored with thirty seconds left and no timeouts. Not to mention Bryant is a beast kicker, though I can't be certain he would have made a 50+ yard field goal in that weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The Ravens had no timeouts. You try to move the ball on the 1st two downs. If you fail, you kneel. If the play isn't there, you don't force it. They needed to get 45 yards. But with 2 timeouts, and 31 seconds, it's more than enough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would raise **** if Smitty was that conservative. Fox played totally scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon124 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Fox Ball is what that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJeff1975 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 yes and Ryan would have got it for usAmen to that. Captain Clutch would have "ICED" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcondiehardsince 88 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 smitty plays for fg's when we are in fg range wiht 51 secons left and 2 timeouts. He is very conservative when playing elite teams. that was the game when we played the saints to preserve our undefeated season. he ran the clock down to 8 seconds instead of calling a timeout with 19 and having two shots at a td.this inevitably cost us the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcondiehardsince 88 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 if my memory serves me, we missed the fg all together and a shot at momentum and 7 points possible turned to 0 points and negative momentum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Smitty would have gone for it. Falcons have won plenty of games in the last min, I was shocked to see Fox not going for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_falcons Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) I dont understand why they hand the ball off on that 3rd down and 7 play toward the end of regulation. They were up by 7 and 1 1st down wins it for Denver.Remember the toughest defeat in Falcons history......you guys know the game I'm talking about. Here is a clue.....3rd and 4 with 2 1/2 minutes to and you are up by 3 pts. Thats right....Dallas 1980. We run a toss for 2 yds and the rest was history.You definitely let Manning throw for the game winning 1st down. He can always slide down and take the sack and the clock still runs.He's one of the best qbs in history. Let him try to win the game for you. Edited January 13, 2013 by jm_falcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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