They had 26 seconds and a timeout. They needed a TD to win the game. We've seen the Seahawks in similar situations before, and their creativity in playcalling has won them those games. To have an elite running back and an elite running quarterback and not use either one in this situation was ridiculously overthinking it.

 

They could have:

 

- thrown a fade...if they're intention was as what they said (they didn't want to run into the teeth of the Pats goalline defense)

 

- Read option..and force NE to decide to defend inside against Lynch or Wilson to the outside.

 

- Boot leg...and force NE to defend against a Lynch run, a Wilson run, or a QB pass. You can instruct Wilson to throw the ball away as soon as he rolls if the look isn't there. Same effect as scenario 1 as far as not using too much time.

 

- just run it straight

 

Keep in mind that along with the Broncos, the Patriots are one of the kings when it comes to using these types of pick plays.

 

It should not be a surprise that their defense recognized the play immediately and made a play on the ball.

 

 

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