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To me, the risk of muffing a punt is much higher, with much higher downside consequences…

Posted on September 13, 2026 at 10:59:18 AM by Craig

If you let it drop, there’s still a very good chance that it goes into the EZ, or that it’s downed at the ten because of the bounce.

And even if they do execute downing it at the one, the consequence of that are not nearly as dire as a turnover down there.

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Did Whit ever get asked about fielding the punt at the end of the half? Running a play inside your own 10 with less than 10 seconds left?* - By EricP September 13, 2026 at 10:21:57 AM
- A draw to Kuzdal, who is known for his elite speed and was one step from taking it to the house! - By mtb September 13, 2026 at 02:22:05 PM
- I assume you field the punt so they can't down it inside the 1 and prevent you from being able to take a knee - By DoctorD September 13, 2026 at 10:29:17 AM
  - To me, the risk of muffing a punt is much higher, with much higher downside consequences… - By Craig September 13, 2026 at 10:59:18 AM
    - I don't disagree, but I think that is the logic they are using. NFL teams nearly always do the same thing IIRC* - By DoctorD September 13, 2026 at 11:19:20 AM
    - Yeah, the odds can't even be close - By Damaniac September 13, 2026 at 11:06:56 AM

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