(10-11-2023, 07:06 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(10-10-2023, 10:04 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote: Since we're on the topic play calling, can someone explain to me why the Jaguars call a short run up the middle on 3rd and 36?  We were on our own 36 yard line so it's not as if that run might move us into field goal range.  We were still going to have to punt.  Why not go for a deep ball?  Maybe we make it.  Maybe we get a pass interference call or a defensive penalty that provides an automatic first down.  Worst comes to worst, a deeply thrown ball that is intercepted is basically the equivalent of a punt anyway.  Why not go for it?

Worst comes to worst, Trevor is hit from behind, the ball comes out, the Bills return the fumble for a touchdown, and Trevor is injured and lost for the season.  THAT is "worst comes to worst."  NOT what you described.  What you described is almost a best case scenario for 3rd and 36.