The announcers also only start sounding dumbfounded after that play is over and they realize the Commanders aren't going to line up in time. Am I missing something? It seemed like the players on the field did about as well could be expected after the play ended in bounds.

EDIT: reading the comments, there are a few different suggestions about what the right move was for that prior play, but it seems like everyone agrees the mistake was already made by the time these clips start. It just seems odd that everyone's talking about this play on r/NFL or even on ESPN with a clip that just shows the aftermath instead of the mistake itself.

Wouldn't call myself a noob exactly but I always thought that a head coach who was hired because of his playcalling and scheme abilities should continue to call plays?

Like Demeco Ryans just recently started calling plays again and Nick Siriani stopped calling plays very early on for the Eagles.

I thought all that happened was you kick* to try for an extra 1 point. What can you do that gains you 2?

Question answered. Thanks to everyone explaining for me

Let’s say it’s 2nd and 4, then an encroachment happens. By rule the offense is rewarded 5 yards. So do they just get a new 1st and 10?

First time watching this season and based on information online, it tells me the clock should run down if the receiver from a kickoff or punt gets tackled in-bounds. How were the Jags able to kick a field goal if returner went down, in-bounds, with 1 sec left? Apologies if I am missing something as I only watched the highlights (the game was played 4am local time).

Title says it all. Don’t think I’ve ever seen other teams do this at the end of a game so it’s not standard afaik, but can’t think of any notable death or tragedy?

I’ve started to figure out the very basics of football - like level 1 beginner. What’s the best way to learn level 2 beginner football? Any books to read? YouTube channels to watch?

With the (somewhat) new OT rules of a guaranteed possession for both teams, regardless of FG/TD on first possession, coupled with the new kickoff rules and starting field position being near the 35 yard line now, do you think we'll ever see a coach onside kick to start OT? This should satisfy the requirement of a guaranteed possession for the receiving team, but the opportunity to completely deny them that in lieu of ~15-20yds of field position seems compelling, no? And if they recover and score, you'd still have the opportunity to match anyways.

I live in Chicago but have family from all over the midwest so I find myself supporting each of the NFC North teams + Colts (except when they are against the Bears directly). I'd genuinely be happy for any of them to make the playoffs or the superbowl.

Not sure if this a common situation or if it has to do with the relative proximity of teams in NFC North specifically, but I feel like I'm crazy when I see all the obsessive and hardcore fan rivalries manifest in communities online.

basically the title

(Repost cause I fucked up the numbers in an earlier post)

A subjective question, for sure.

The loss to the Packers was gut punch especially after the passing of Mike Ditka. Anxiously awaiting Williams return.

They said Caleb was not cleared to play week 5 but maybe cleared for week 6.

Who clears exactly clears a player to play?

Edit: Of course I know it's a doctor but whose doctor? I assume it's a team of doctors not just one but does the player have a say if they don't feel like they are ready or do they have to play if they are cleared.

Hey reddit! This is my first post, sorry if its off.
My girlfriend is obsessed with sports, and i usually understand most of them because I also like sports. The only sport I havent gotten to understand is American Football… can anyone explain the game to me? I want to be able to enjoy it with her. Every time there’s a game I usually am not paying attention or even enjoying it because I don’t understand it. So can someone please break it down and explain it to me? Thank you!

I was thinking about teams like the 49ers. It seems like every year for the past few years has just been plagued by injury. But when they are healthy they are almost unstoppable. Is it just bad luck? Or is it something about Kyle Shanahan's playbook that gets players hurt? It was just a random thought. What do you guys think?

Hi! I was just watching WAS vs NY game that went to overtime and saw what happened with the commanders not being able to make a play before the time ran out.

I’m quite new to the sport so I don’t quite understand what could Daniels (or the team) have done differently to be able to kick the ball for 3 pts and win the game.

Thanks and sorry if it’s too dumb of a question

I was thinking of Diego Pavia and comparing him to Skattebo. Could he move from a QB to a RB?

Daft question, I know - but they seem to be of similar stature.

Prompted by the Jaguars

I’m aware they’re different skills. But so is being a nose tackle…

Is it almost opportunity cost? Being the centre is such a specialised position and they don’t want to take any reps away from that?

I think the time stoppages in the final 2 minutes are good. I understand they are there to make it harder to burn time near the end of the game if you're in the lead.

My question is: why not have these rules in effect throughout the game? It would make for more time for plays instead of it burning between the actual action.

They come across as one trick pony.

Just trying to see why it wouldn't work

It takes away home games from said fans. Considering there’s only up to 9 home games a season for each team, it seems poor taste to give those away.

So many teams have talented rosters but are missing the elusive franchise QB: Jets, Titans, Vikings, Browns, Cardinals, etc.

This problem plagues teams year after year, so why don’t we see these teams try a scheme outside of the current meta?

For example, I’ve heard that 2 QB sets are more common in Arena Football (or maybe I read that about Canadian ball??). Or perhaps we see more old school footballs with true fullback, halfback, quarterback schemes that are primarily running offenses.

It was definitely one of the weirdest endings I've ever seen -- Washington is in position to score a game-winning field goal in Overtime, and instead of spiking the ball or tossing it away the quarterback gets pressured into a weak run. Players look confused and are unable to start the next play but time expires and the game is over, ending in a rare tie game. But clearly the Commanders should have won.

So who will history blame? The coaches that called the play? The QB who didn't toss it away? The whole team that just looked so sleepy and unaware that they needed to scramble to the line for a spike?