Are NFL kickers too good? Should the NFL adjust ?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Buck

That makes the most sense, but...

I think I remember two games in my 40+ years of football watching where a missed extra point at the end was the game-losing play. That was certainly the most entertaining one.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I think I remember two games in my 40+ years of football watching where a missed extra point at the end was the game-losing play. That was certainly the most entertaining one.

IIRC, this happened in Week 16 and the Saints would have been alive for the playoffs in Week 17 if they won the game, but they lost and were eliminated.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Buck

IIRC, this happened in Week 16 and the Saints would have been alive for the playoffs in Week 17 if they won the game, but they lost and were eliminated.

I remember it was some big deal. It was jaw-dropping either way.