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One of the most contentious points involves Dable’s decision to kick a field goal rather than go for it on fourth-and-short in the late stages of the game. The hosts debate whether this choice signaled to the team a conservative mindset and ultimately contributed to their loss.
Moash argues that the decision was “soft,” signaling a playing not to lose rather than to win. Gelman counters that, analytically, the field goal was the right call given circumstances, but both agree that the move reflected a broader issue: a roster limited by injuries and poor game-day management.