Dez Bryant's Criticism

Dez Bryant criticized Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer for going for two points after a touchdown when trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter of a 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“Why tf you go for 2?”

Cowboys' Two-Point Decision

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer decided to go for two points after a touchdown when trailing 24-10 in the fourth quarter of a 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Schottenheimer's Philosophy

Schottenheimer said the Cowboys' philosophy is to go for two points when trailing by 14 points to make it a six-point game rather than a one-point game.

“That's our philosophy”

Two-Point Conversion Math

The math shows a 50% chance of success for a two-point conversion versus a 97% chance for an extra point, with the Cowboys needing two scores to tie or take the lead.

Bryant's Psychological View

Bryant argued that the psychological aspect of the decision matters more than the math, especially after a failed two-point conversion.

“Knowing you're down 7 vs. down 8 makes a difference”

Overtime Consideration

Schottenheimer's decision to go for two points could lead to overtime, but Bryant noted the new overtime rules guarantee both teams get a possession.

Time Left in Game

Bryant explained that the time left in the game affects the decision, as missing the first two-point conversion would require scoring quickly to avoid being down eight points.

Bryant's Final Take

Bryant said the Cowboys should make case-by-case decisions rather than adopting a two-point philosophy for all situations.

“this shouldn't be an automatic play”