One note on the rule allowing offensive linemen to line up deeper off the ball for better pass protection: Green Bay tackle Paul Hutchins was penalized twice for an illegal formation of not lining up on the line of scrimmage. If Shula had opted to kick the point earlier, the Patriots could have tied the game with a field goal and sent it into overtime.Īrizona couldn't convert on a 2-point attempt and lost to the Los Angeles Rams by 14-12.
At the end, the Patriots needed a touchdown to win the game. With New England leading by 21-16 in the third quarter, Shula opted to go for 2 points and running back Terry Kirby made it 21-18. The 2-pointer proved to be a great strategic move for Miami Coach Don Shula in the Dolphins' 39-35 victory over New England. When the Browns lined up for a point-after attempt, the holder Tom Tupa ran through a hole in the middle of the Bengals' line and dived into the end zone for the conversion, giving Cleveland an 11-0 lead. That wacky Browns coach, Bill Belichick, was the first to attempt a 2-point conversion - successfully. Six of the 13 games played on Sunday had 2-point conversion attempts, and 4 of the 9 attempts were made. But a case has definitely been established for the usefulness of the 2-point conversion. Whether it is the new rules or fortuitous matchups is arguable. Those changes included moving kickoffs back to the 30-yard line, adopting the 2-point conversion and prohibiting defenders from chucking receivers more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. made rule changes before the season that are meant to inject some offense. With point totals falling and field goal totals rising, the N.F.L. West could be the most wide-open division in the league. The American Football Conference's Western Division teams sure piled up the points, as Kansas City whipped New Orleans, 30-17, Seattle stopped Washington, 28-7, and San Diego stunned Denver, 37-34.
The last time that happened was in 1989, when the 50-point mark was topped in 7 games. There were 5 games in which 50 or more points were scored. Just 56 touchdowns were scored on the opening Sunday last season. opened its 1994 season with a 70-touchdown barrage, including 4 games in which 8 or more touchdowns were scored. The National Football League craved more scoring, and this past weekend it got it.
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