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Why didn’t Payton kick field goal vs. Patriots?

January 27, 2026 09:16 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Sean Payton’s decision to go for it instead of kicking a field goal in the AFC Championship, examining the factors at play and the aftermath of the move.

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