Late Game Engine Decisions Topic

This would not have decided the game without an onside kick recovery or fumble, so not complaining about the outcome, but down 9, 4th and 10 with 2:16 to go at the 37, only 1 timeout left. I have my field goal max at 55. Why would the engine not try a field goal to go down 6, since I need two scores regardless instead of going for it? And scoring immediately preserves a very small chance of a 3 and out without the clock running out as well. Seems strange.

https://www.whatifsports.com/gd/GameResults/PlayByPlay.aspx?gid=11132066&quarter=4
10/5/2026 8:30 PM
Yep. They get that wrong everytime.
10/6/2026 2:15 PM
Late Game Engine Decisions Topic

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