Missing extra point, did it cost us two games this season?

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.

Whether it did or it didn't, it doesn't matter at this point for games in the past...unfortunately assigning blame doesn't change the outcome.

Issue is we having a kicking Problem and as fans we can see it but the FO refuses to address it...I have no issue with a fg percentage at the league average, we have been spoiled in the past so I'm fine with lowering that expectation.

However, there is no excuse for a kicker for missed extra points unless something breaks down on the line and it's blocked.

Here's hoping they change at least before next year
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.
Lots of things can cost you a game
But they went for two because of the penalty which put the ball at the one. Most teams go for two when ball is at the one. The decision to go for two wasn’t panic on that one. It was the logical move
But missing an extra is generally something that comes back to bite you. Just like the penalty that took a TD off the board
Any loss of points could cost you a game just like any blown coverage that gives up points can cost you a game
 

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It does not help. Both games were close. We played the bucs and lost by a few points. Missed EP and a missed chip shot FG. There is 3 points. Then a missed long shot. I usually dont blame a kicker for those. But the next week he nails a 56 yarder with time running out for the win. Could have been 0-2 or 2-0. But I think that is right for the bucs game. Also we were playing the goat. Lol. If he was down by 7 or less he could have driven them down for a TD instead of just FG range. Point is I would rather make him score a TD than FG range.

The last game was a missed EP and a long shot. He doinked the long shot. I think we went for 2 and missed. Then went for it again and made it for OT. If he makes the EP we don’t go for the 2 point but maybe we do. I think there was a flag putting the ball at the 1. It enticed him into it. But if not then we win.

It’s easy to blame them for it because on paper making the kicks gives us a point total at the end of the game that is more than them. But the closer the game or bigger the lead makes the other team play different. Maybe they pass instead of run. And in the last game apparently all they needed to do is throw to Browns side and there would be a flag.

Thinking of this question makes me think of the packers playoff game when we had a lead and was starting in the first half to pull away with it and a fumble by murray changed the game. Had wide open field and could have put the points on the board to blow it out change the way the rest of the game was played.
 

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Lots of things can cost you a game
But they went for two because of the penalty which put the ball at the one. Most teams go for two when ball is at the one. The decision to go for two wasn’t panic on that one. It was the logical move
But missing an extra is generally something that comes back to bite you. Just like the penalty that took a TD off the board
Any loss of points could cost you a game just like any blown coverage that gives up points can cost you a game
Was funny (not really) because when he missed it Romo said sometimes that point can come back to bite you and he hoped it did not.
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.

absolutely
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.
absolutely NOT..

he hasnt lost us a single game , prove it ;;all his misses were early in game and if made say Bucs would have simply payed for a TD vs fg and the defense couldn't stop them all game..we haven't lost game because of our kicker or coaching decisions yet..,all these posts are ridiculous..

none of these games were lost over kick or poor coaching decision on to or going for it on 4th down or kicking the long kick vs a punt.,

there are distinct reasons that are plain to see for each loss

Bucs NO defense, that's clear..
Denver-the entire team was bad cant just pick on a player or coach, no one really showed to play.
KC- this was bad game for the offense but more so no run game on Moore, OL , and wrs drops were insane, show me a kick or xp actually cost us the game..
Raiders-Penalties and bad defense were more to blame then anyone..the OL wasnt good , no run game..again show me the xp missed would have changed the game...it doesnt

gregs not missed a clutch late game or OT kick and its why hes still here..hes been very average of late and not great but hes not the reason we lost any of those 4 games..
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.

More blame going around and around and around and around.
Look man the team that scores the most points WINS!!!!!
Whoever is the Leader of our team is let him know that!!!:banghead:
 

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It does not help. Both games were close. We played the bucs and lost by a few points. Missed EP and a missed chip shot FG. There is 3 points. Then a missed long shot. I usually dont blame a kicker for those. But the next week he nails a 56 yarder with time running out for the win. Could have been 0-2 or 2-0. But I think that is right for the bucs game. Also we were playing the goat. Lol. If he was down by 7 or less he could have driven them down for a TD instead of just FG range. Point is I would rather make him score a TD than FG range.

The last game was a missed EP and a long shot. He doinked the long shot. I think we went for 2 and missed. Then went for it again and made it for OT. If he makes the EP we don’t go for the 2 point but maybe we do. I think there was a flag putting the ball at the 1. It enticed him into it. But if not then we win.

It’s easy to blame them for it because on paper making the kicks gives us a point total at the end of the game that is more than them. But the closer the game or bigger the lead makes the other team play different. Maybe they pass instead of run. And in the last game apparently all they needed to do is throw to Browns side and there would be a flag.

Thinking of this question makes me think of the packers playoff game when we had a lead and was starting in the first half to pull away with it and a fumble by murray changed the game. Had wide open field and could have put the points on the board to blow it out change the way the rest of the game was played.
thats not how flow of games work, we lose that game either way..sorry but after those early kicks missed we had all game to adjust, as TB would have easily still won as they had all game to change the way they finished drives which btw were rather easy ie NOT MUCH DEFENSE.

how about the Interceptions, fumbles, penalties ,missed blocks, missed tackles, blown coverages, and mistakes made by all payers in this game..should we do some kind of math and figure out points lost by each players mistake??

LMAO GZ has not lost us single game and there's zero proof.

he hasnt lost us singled game , prove it ;;all his misses were early in game and if made say Bucs would have simply payed for a TD vs fg and the defense couldn't stop them all game..we haven't lost game because of our kicker or coaching decisions yet..,all these posts are ridiculous..

none of these games were lost over kick or poor coaching decision on to or going for it on 4th down or kicking the long kick vs a punt.,

there are distinct reasons that are plain to see for each loss

Bucs NO defense, that's clear..
Denver-the entire team was bad cant just pick on a player or coach, no one really showed to play.
KC- this was bad game for the offense but more so no run game on Moore, OL , and wrs drops were insane, show me a kick or xp actually cost us the game..
Raiders-Penalties and bad defense were more to blame then anyone..the OL wasnt good , no run game..again show me the xp missed would have changed the game...it doesnt

gregs not missed a clutch late game or OT kick and its why hes still here..hes been very average of late and not great but hes not the reason we lost any of those 4 games..
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.

Holding the opponent to something less than 500 yards and 36 points would've probably made a bigger difference, but I would like a more reliable kicker.
 

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You can overcome, A mistake Usually in the first three quarters. Missing an extra point. All of a sudden you panic. You end up going for two Points. And the probability of that is not great. I believe there were two games this season we could’ve won simply by making that extra point. So what is my point. Mistakes turnovers will always come back to get you.
Yes. They really need a more dependable kicker.
 

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Greg's confidence is shot. It is obvious the moment you see him walk out onto the field. He's no longer the Legatron that he was in the past. I think the special teams coach is holding on to him because he is a friend from past Rams teams. I have a feeling we will see him gone after this season though. I will say I am not for an in-season kicker change just because I do not see very many reliable options out there and Greg has not been bad enough to cut ties with immediately. This team needs stability right now.
 
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This is such a hard question to answer because if they miss and extra point then go for two after the next touchdown and make it then there is no damage. On the other hand if they miss the extra point, then miss the 2 point conversion after the next TD then they really lost 2 points.

Still missing the extra point is demoralizing for 1 team and a morale booster for the other. Simply put, it would be nice to have a reliable kicker.
 
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