That Rams Fake Punt...

[Defying]

Was the worst possible decision you could make...

I had STL and was rooting for them outright, but that's the wrong call 100% of the time...

 

[Shub]

Was the worst possible decision you could make...

I had STL and was rooting for them outright, but that's the wrong call 100% of the time...

I wish the coach of my team would have the balls to call that play. 9/10 they punt and the opposing team would come down and kick a fg. I agree 100% with the call.

 

[Well-Seasoned]

Saw the end of the game.........Rams got the fake punt, but plays later the Ram guy fumbled and they didn't even review the play.......The ball came out before the runner's knee hit the ground and there were two Seattle guys on it from what I could see..........Instead they just ignored it like nothing happened......Not really sure what happen there.

 

[Seymour]

Was the worst possible decision you could make...

I had STL and was rooting for them outright, but that's the wrong call 100% of the time...

It's the wrong call - well 99.99% of the time - but it was so unthinkable that is worked and if the ball was punted they lose at an 80% clip

 

[akphidelt]

They played to win. It's never smart to have your punted throwing the ball, but they did their studying and it was clear they knew the play would be there. I think it's a play that separates a team looking to become winners vs a team just kicking away to another come from behind loss. Absolutely loved the call.

 

[fade2win]

it was a fumble, fixed

 

[NickPappagiorgio]

The fake punt took guts to call, also says a little about what Fisher thinks about his D

 

[PatsFan1283]

I mean they're 1-4, just gamble who cares

Not like it was the superbowl or anything. When you really got nothing to lose you can gamble a little more

Wilson was moving the ball 2nd half, probably would've ended them with a FG

 

[vitterd]

Was the worst possible decision you could make...

I had STL and was rooting for them outright, but that's the wrong call 100% of the time...

Disagree. Fisher knew what most knew...wilson is gonna take his team at least close enough for a long fg. Big leg kicke in dome.

Even if it fails...with time outs...stl can get the ball back. Great gutsy call

 

[Mr_Mark]

I mean they're 1-4, just gamble who cares

Not like it was the superbowl or anything. When you really got nothing to lose you can gamble a little more

Wilson was moving the ball 2nd half, probably would've ended them with a FG

agreed

 

[Mr_Mark]

had that call backfired, Fisher would look like an idiot right now

 

[PatsFan1283]

Disagree. Fisher knew what most knew...wilson is gonna take his team at least close enough for a long fg. Big leg kicke in dome.

Even if it fails...with time outs...stl can get the ball back. Great gutsy call

Yeah also even if they lose, it's pretty damn irrelevant since its the Rams...That helps

 

[Seymour]

Dont forget it's the Rams - they ain't playing for anything - doubt they make that call if the playoffs are on the line

 

[8ate]

The coach for New England makes calls like this; that actually give your team a better chance to win; but do open you up to criticism; which is why most coaches play it safe; just shrug their heads when they lose, but do not get "second guessed."

 

[thekeyman]

yea really some of you are way overboard about this.the rams are going nowhere,have the super bowl champs on the ropes,no way seattle is expecting anything like this,so why not go for the kill shot.its the same when coaches get gutsy with a team who is a huge underdog and goes for two instead of overtime,....but like most said,its not the playoffs or super bowl,hey i enjoyed the shit out of it,....haha.....the cheerleader took one on the chin

 

[RoofTop]

They played to win. It's never smart to have your punted throwing the ball, but they did their studying and it was clear they knew the play would be there. I think it's a play that separates a team looking to become winners vs a team just kicking away to another come from behind loss. Absolutely loved the call.

Think I heard their punter was a former QB

 

[Bourn]

Think I heard their punter was a former QB

It was a great throw. Perfect spiral

 

[mpacman]

They could have gone for the 2 pt convert to make it a 10 pt lead when they were up by 2 and score a td on 4th qt.

 

[vitterd]

They could have gone for the 2 pt convert to make it a 10 pt lead when they were up by 2 and score a td on 4th qt.

Is this a joke? You do realize that kicking a pat makes a 9 pt lead and if they go for 2 and miss...they only lead by 8. I hope this is a joke....if not, stop watching and betting on sports.

 

[Willie99]

Seattle had the mo, coach didn't want to give them the ball and hope that mo changes

it took balls, but it was wide open

I wonder if the punter had an option? if it's not so open, if they line up differently, then punt.