(10-30-2017 12:33 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  One question about yesterday. 3rd and 4 or 5, around own 25, 4 point lead with about 1:50 left, Seattle just burned second time out. Do you throw the ball? Incomplete pass stops the clock and saves Seattle's last timeout, first down wins the game, a run into the middle is unlikely to produce the first down, but will force Seattle to use last timeout.

I would say, what's the play that gives me the best chance to make 5-6 yards, and run it. I like getting a mobile QB to the edge with passing opportunities in that situation. Any other thoughts?

Texans ran straight ahead for a yard, Seattle took last timeout, Texans punted, good punt and good coverage, and Seattle scored in 3 plays. That has to be on the Texans' defense, but the offense had a chance to win the game. I like giving the offense a chance to win the game before putting it all on the defense.

You ALWAYS put the game into the hands of your playmaker(s). Definitely call a roll-out run/pass option, perhaps with the TE starting on the left side, faking a run to the left, rolling to the right with TE dragging on a short route, WRs with longer outs, and perhaps the RB on a wheel route up the left sideline. But what do I know, I'm just a casual fan.