Overview

• Raiders coach Josh McDaniels opted to kick a field goal while trailing by 8 points late in the game.
• Experts criticized the decision, saying the Raiders should have gone for it on fourth down.
• The Raiders got the ball back but had little time and no timeouts, resulting in a game-clinching interception.
• Analytics showed the Raiders had a better chance of winning if they went for it on fourth down.
• McDaniels defended his decision after the game, believing the Raiders would need another possession regardless.