Why the hell wouldn’t the Chargers go for it on 4th down in OT?

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

This.

Lynn thought if they didn't get the 4th and 1 they would essentially put the Chiefs already in FG range for the win.

But converting a 4th and 1 with how their offense was running the ball all day had a higher probability for success than giving the ball back to Mahomes who would just need to lead the offense to a FG for the win (and not have to drive that far with a kicker who can hit from 60 yards).

He was almost right, we did everything we could with the penalties to hose ourselves.