Quote Originally Posted by The Historian View Post
I initially thought the same thing. But even after the Rams burnt their two timeouts three running plays would have still left more than a minute on the clock going into the field goal attempt. The Rams would have had more than enough time to get Greg the Leg into field goal range.

I agree with Brees in that the look they were given at the line of scrimmage left Thomas wide open. In fact, if the throw is on the mark Thomas probably scores.
Yep, it was the correct call even though it didn't work out. There was going to be a ton of time left unless they got the first down. The box was stacked and you had a QB with record completion percentage throwing to a WR with record reception percentage.