The Sinking of the Viking Ship.

by John T. Reed
Author, Football Clock Management.
American Football Monthly May 1999 Issue OnlineA bunch of readers have asked me to analyze the clock-management decisions in the Vikings-Falcons NFC Championship game held on January 17th. They disagree with two Vikings' decisions, one at the end of each half.

Atlanta won in overtime and advanced to Super Bowl XXXIII. Would better clock management have sent Minnesota to the Super Bowl instead? Yes. With 1:17 left in the first half, Minnesota fair-caught a punt at their own 18. They ran three pass plays. The first two were incomplet...Login to Read More

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