Opinions: Was the last FG a wise call?

[caatfan]

 It's hard to block a FG. 

It was kind of scary seeing that guy get up high enough to block it, but at the same time that shows how difficult it is to get a block. Your timing has to be perfect unless the offensive line completely breaks down.

[TheCandyMan]

So here are choices and possible outcomes:

1. Don't kick and give them back the ball where they can attempt a pass for a miracle, game-tying TD.

2. Attempt the FG where they attempt to block it for a miracle, game-tying TD.

3. Kick the FG and *make* it and be up by 2 scores, icing the game with only seconds left.

Considering the above, which do YOU think is the smarter move?  I really don't see how anyone can not understand this. 

Even if no. 2 happened, the Iggles would have had to also complete the 2-pt conversion to tie the game.  Our defense was making plays all game, no doubt in my mind they would have made one more.  The FG was a no-brainer.

[ickmule]

Would have preferred a TD, but yeah, it was a good call. 

[tiger7_88]

It was kind of scary seeing that guy get up high enough to block it, but at the same time that shows how difficult it is to get a block. Your timing has to be perfect unless the offensive line completely breaks down.

 

Actually if you watch the replay that guy was on his way *down* from his jump when Gano kicked the ball, so Gano kicked it right over him.

[miko dawg]

That FG gave me three more point for my fantasy team.  It was a great call.

[SOJA]

It was kind of scary seeing that guy get up high enough to block it, but at the same time that shows how difficult it is to get a block. Your timing has to be perfect unless the offensive line completely breaks down.

 

agreed, you elaborated on my point, it's hard to block a FG: because even if you do jump the line you have to do it quick enough and get far enough to be close enough to the kicker before he kicks the ball. 

[OriginalPantherDan]

It was absolutely the right call. On a separate note, did the announcers and refs not see the contact between the jumper and Norwell's shoulder?  Should've been a flag, which would've been declined, obviously, but I wonder sometimes if I'm watching an alternate game in a parallel universe. That feeling is magnified when I watched Corey Brown's catch get ruled a pick. I'm lost on the rules anymore. 

[MadHatter]

It was absolutely the right call. On a separate note, did the announcers and refs not see the contact between the jumper and Norwell's shoulder?  Should've been a flag, which would've been declined, obviously, but I wonder sometimes if I'm watching an alternate game in a parallel universe. That feeling is magnified when I watched Corey Brown's catch get ruled a pick. I'm lost on the rules anymore. 

The issue with the Corey Brown "pick" was that you could not really see when the ball started to move.  Therefore, the play that was called on the field would have stood either way.  If it had been called a catch by the refs...it would have stood.

[caatfan]

Actually if you watch the replay that guy was on his way *down* from his jump when Gano kicked the ball, so Gano kicked it right over him.

I know. That was my point. His timing was off.

[blackcat]

Had to make it a 2 score game and with it being a chip shot, it was a no brainer. There's always doubt or worry, but it was a short attempt, your typical 50 yard worm burner Gano kick that gets blocked.

[CoastalCat]

Up by 8 with under two minutes left. When I saw the replay of the kick and how close they came to blocking it (timing is everything), held my breath a bit. Why not go for it and run some more seconds off the clock? Defense was playing well and we had the running game working.  Was that a wise call? 

 

I don't understand how anyone can rationalize giving the other team the ball back with time to tie it. Yes, the FG could have been blocked, but it's a 50/50 that they'll have zero chance of catching you if you make that kick. Great call, no question. 

[Davidson Deac II]

Its a high percentage fg that would lock up the victory.  Even if it is blocked, the odds of them running it back for a td are slim.  So if they block it, they still have the ball needing 8 points with about 30 seconds and no timeouts.  So yes, the fg is definitely the right move.  

[RockyTopVol]

Rivera had Gano in fantasy.

[bestsportnascar]

Absolutely the right call. Needed to make it a two score game and it was a close field goal. It blew my mind how many people on social media thought it was a bad call.