Mike Vrabel erred by not going for two after Patriots' first touchdown

In Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots, coached by Mike Vrabel, faced criticism for a key decision during their defeat. In the fourth quarter, trailing 19-6, Vrabel opted for an extra point instead of a two-point conversion following the team's first touchdown. This decision was highlighted by broadcaster Mike Tirico, who pointed out that a successful two-point conversion would have narrowed the deficit to 11 points, allowing a more feasible path to tie the game with a touchdown, a two-point conversion, and a field goal. The choice to kick the extra point instead left the Patriots trailing by 12 points, necessitating two touchdowns to level the score. Vrabel, the NFL’s 2025 Coach of the Year, has yet to address the rationale behind this decision.