Bill Belichick isn’t even considering going for it on meaningful fourth downs. At least, that’s what he has said when he’s faced questions about the controversial punts he’s chosen over a more aggressive decision to go for a fourth-down conversion this season.
Most recently, the Patriots coach decided to punt at the 46-yard line in overtime against the Cowboys. He gave the ball to quarterback Dak Prescott, whose offense had attempted a field goal or scored a touchdown on all four of its previous drives. Did Belichick consider it there?
“Not really,” Belichick said on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.