Sunday, February 15, 2026-In Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots had a rare offensive breakthrough when quarterback Drake Maye connected on a touchdown that cut their deficit, but head coach Mike Vrabel made a controversial choice: he opted for the extra point instead of attempting a two‑point conversion. Analysts and fans argue that going for two in that situation would have reduced the Patriots’ deficit to 11 points, giving them a clearer path to tie the game later. By taking the single point, the team was left needing multiple possessions to catch up, a calculation that ultimately worked against New England as the game unfolded.
Voices across the NFL world quickly called out the decision as a strategic error, especially since trailing late in a championship game often favors a two‑point attempt. Experts noted that with the clock winding down and the Patriots behind, the conventional logic supported the risk of a two‑point try — even if it wasn’t guaranteed — because it would have created a more manageable deficit compared to what the single point left them with.
Vrabel’s choice did not happen in isolation — the Patriots struggled offensively for most of the night, and Seattle controlled the game in nearly every phase — but this specific call has dominated post‑game conversations. For a coach who led New England to an unexpected Super Bowl berth in his first season, the decision to play it safe at that moment will be remembered as a key tactical blunder in an otherwise disappointing championship performance.
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