Falcons Risky Call Doesn't Pay Off

To call the Atlanta Falcon's 4th down call on Sunday risky would be an understatement.  Atlanta head coach Mike Smith elected to go for the first down on 4th down in overtime while they were on their own 30 yard line.  Granted, they only needed a few inches to get the first and have one of the biggest power running backs in the league; yet if you don't convert the other team (New Orleans Saint) just have to kick a field goal to win the game.  That's exactly what they did too!  Michael Turner could not convert the first down and the Falcons turned the ball over on downs.  A couple run plays later, the Saints won the game on a short field goal.  Game over.  The call was (and still is) being criticized by all the experts on ESPN.  While Coach Smith is known for his aggressive play, this may have crossed the line into stupidity. 

Atlanta running back Michael Turner gets stopped on 4th down on Sunday's game against the Saints.