Butler did it: 11 years on, was the NFL’s most criticized call actually the right decision?

Butler’s Play: 11 Years Later, Was the NFL’s Most Controversial Call the Right One? Malcolm Butler watched the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos from home, avoiding potential jinxes. Despite a wifi glitch, he found solace and celebrated the Patriots’ narrow victory, leading to their 10th Super Bowl appearance against … Read more

Sean Payton’s failed fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss proves analytics shouldn’t always be trusted

Sean Payton’s Controversial Fourth-Down Decision in AFC Championship Loss Highlights the Limits of Analytics NFL coaches should be cautious about relying solely on analytics, as demonstrated by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s decision during the AFC Championship Game. With the Broncos leading 7-0 in the second quarter, Payton opted for a risky fourth-and-1 play … Read more

Bills owner made call to fire coach in locker room after loss

Bills Owner Requested Coach’s Dismissal in Locker Room Following Loss Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula decided to fire coach Sean McDermott after the team’s divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos, feeling they had hit “the proverbial playoff wall.” Influenced by the locker room’s sadness, particularly quarterback Josh Allen’s tears, Pegula emphasized that this decision … Read more