[Diogenes]

If you go for one, your chances should be much higher than going for two. When you have a solid kicker (as we have had the previous couple years) and your XP unit is near-automatic, it makes sense to take the sure point. However, when your XP unit is shaky and your chances of hitting the XP kick aren't much better (or maybe even worse) than getting three yards for two - why not go for two EVERY time?

I would agree that kicking the XP when you score first in overtime puts the pressure on the team getting the ball last - not only do you have to score the TD, you also have to get some form of conversion to stay alive, be it a kick or the two. He basically gave his defense two chances to not lose the game. They didn't, and that's football, but I wouldn't say it was an incorrect call. Remember, if not for a near-miraculous desperation throw and catch, we wouldn't be having this discussion at all.