Felger & Massarotti Sean Payton’s Decision Making in AFC Championship // Patriots Beat Broncos 10-7 in AFC Championship // Caller Reaction - 1/26 (Hour 2)
Jan 26, 2026
They dissect Sean Payton's controversial fourth-and-one choice and debate analytics versus old-school coaching. Callers react to the game's key moments and Drake Maye's cold-weather composure. They evaluate Christian Gonzalez's play and question kicker performance in blizzard conditions.
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Aggressive Call Turned Game Momentum
- Sean Payton's fourth-and-one aggressiveness changed the game's momentum and cost his team points.
- The hosts argue analytics and ego combined to justify a decision that visually and contextually looked wrong.
Take The Three When Game Flow Demands It
- Take the easy three points when the opposing defense controls the game and scoring looks limited.
- Avoid gambling on analytics when weather, backup quarterbacks, or game flow reduce scoring chances.
Analytics Vs. Game Context
- Hosts blame analytics and next-gen metrics for emboldening coaches to make risky fourth-down calls.
- They argue human context like opponent, weather, and personnel should override algorithmic recommendations.