I find the 4th down debate interesting. I really don't think it is a debate you should go for it often because each team has almost even number possessions so winning comes to converting possession into touchdowns. It is simple math if going for it on 4th will result in a TD only 43% You are leaving points on the field by kicking it
It is just like 2 point conversion. If you convert it over half of your XP attempt you leaving point on the field by kicking an XP.
I think a large portion of the blame belongs to uneducated media and fans. If the Ravens don't make the 4th down it is a bad call and the people praising him would be saying how he screwed up. It is too easy to judge a call after the fact. The thing is the right call sometimes doesn't work.
Like Seattle throwing it on 4th and goal on the 1. If Wilson would have been under center I would have said go sneak but here is a great article explaining why it was the right call.
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/6/5/1 ... -dang-ballOh and don't forget Lynch was 0 for 4 on 4th and 1 that season.
