# Division Playoffs (NFL)

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**Created:** [January 16, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243 "2010-01-16T22:30:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/division-playoffs-nfl/525243/97 "2010-01-17T22:57:04Z")

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> [@Monstre](#):
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> Run the ball, run off clock, since at this point that’s all it really takes to win. Especially when it’s a 4 score game already.
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> Cowboys were in a similar situation against Philadelphia last week, and could have kicked another field goal, but it was at the point where all it took was just running every play to keep the clock running – that’s what they did.

It was 4th and 3, and unless they get a first down, they run no time off. A pass play is completely legitimate in that situation. If it was 3rd and 3, then I think you have to run it.

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