I never expected Lynn to pull the trigger on the two point try, but it was absolutely the right call and I would be writing this even if it had failed. Here is why:
1. The game was going to come down to one play at some point anyway. Badgley making the PAT is not guaranteed. If they go to OT, Badgely may have to make a FG or some other single play may turn the game. Why not make the one play that turns the game be a heavily practiced one that is in the hands of the best players and is under no time pressure?
2. Chargers had nothing to lose. They might still end up being the 5 seed. Losing this game would have hurt but winning it may be immaterial as far as playoff seeding.
3. Chiefs defense was on the ropes and they suck to begin with.
4. Don't want to take a chance that Mahomes gets the ball first and does what he does.
5. Lynn just showed his team how much confidence he has in them. You don't think they will run through brick walls for him right now?
TG
1. The game was going to come down to one play at some point anyway. Badgley making the PAT is not guaranteed. If they go to OT, Badgely may have to make a FG or some other single play may turn the game. Why not make the one play that turns the game be a heavily practiced one that is in the hands of the best players and is under no time pressure?
2. Chargers had nothing to lose. They might still end up being the 5 seed. Losing this game would have hurt but winning it may be immaterial as far as playoff seeding.
3. Chiefs defense was on the ropes and they suck to begin with.
4. Don't want to take a chance that Mahomes gets the ball first and does what he does.
5. Lynn just showed his team how much confidence he has in them. You don't think they will run through brick walls for him right now?
TG
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