# NFL Playoffs - 2018 Edition

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**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [December 31, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-2018-edition/827008 "2018-12-31T22:47:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 15, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoffs-2018-edition/827008/200 "2019-01-15T18:13:51Z")

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Hey, I found [the old thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb///showthread.php?t=542925&page=2):

> [@Down by 8: PAT or 2 Pt Conversion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-by-8-pat-or-2-pt-conversion/520368/59):
>
> A. Kick the PAT on the first TD, go for two on the second TD. You need to:
> 
> - Make the PAT
> - Get the ball back
> - Stage a touchdown drive
> - Make the 2PC
> 
> B. Go for two on the first TD. You need to:
> 
> - Make the 2PC
> - Get the ball back
> - Stage a touchdown drive
> - Make the PAT
> 
> It seems to me that the chances of success are the same in both cases.

It seems I’m repeating myself 😃

> [@EllisDee](#):
>
> No, I mean in general. Is the logical conclusion that you should always go for 2, even in the first quarter? That way you leave even more time to make up for missed 2pt attempts, right?

No, it isn’t, because early in the game you’re generally trying to maximize the points you score (and minimize the opponent’s), and late in the game the score dictates the value of different possible scoring. But this was discussed in the old thread too, so I’m out 🙂

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