Kellen Moore stands by decision to go for two at end of overtime vs. Lions
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Key Points:
- With 1:34 remaining in overtime, Saints head coach Kellen Moore chose to attempt a two-point conversion to win the game outright rather than kicking an extra point to tie and potentially extend the game.
- The two-point conversion pass from Tyler Shough was incomplete, resulting in a 0-1 loss for the Saints against the Lions.
- Moore defended his decision, stating the Saints had a talented offense and a real chance to win, viewing the call as an opportunity to secure victory within the remaining time.
- The Saints had elected to kick off at the start of overtime to receive the ball second, which influenced Moore’s decision to go for two, knowing exactly what was needed to win on their possession.
- Despite the unsuccessful attempt, Moore maintains confidence that going for two was the correct strategic choice given the game situation.
