Mike McDaniel took a massive risk during the Week 11 game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. With the score tied 13-13 and only 1:44 left in the fourth quarter, the head coach decided to go for the touchdown on fourth and goal from the 2-yard line instead of kicking the field goal that would have given them the lead.

The Commanders had no timeouts, so the most reasonable decision was to take a three-point lead and trust the defense. However, McDaniel didn’t even consider the field goal, and the Dolphins were stopped, giving Washington a chance to win the game.

Marcus Mariota led a furious drive that left his team with a chance to hit a game-winning 56-yard field goal, but Matt Gay missed it, sending the game to overtime.

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