Unless one of those options is adding more time onto the clock, then no, not at all.
Going for the 2 and missing it in that stage of the game eliminates the need or option for 2 later. Going for the much more likely XP keeps the game within 1 scoring drive.
By the way Atlanta also screwed up earlier going for 2. When you have a good sized lead, take the 1 point. You shouldn't even be thinking about a team needing 3 scores to tie you.
You should only go for 2:
- When you have to
- When you feel you have an overwhelming schematic advantage
- Your kicker is hurt
I love analytics, love, love love them. But we are overthinking them. Use them for an edge not as a rule. Coaching football is still about feel. Feel where you are at any point in the game and reduce or eliminate opportunities for mistakes.
It's crazy to me that some of you don't get that today's decision was wrong.
Crazier that a highly paid NFL coach doesn't get that either.