The Denver Broncos dropped to 2-3 on the season on Thursday Night, losing a mistake-filled prime time contest against the Indianapolis Colts 12-9 in overtime. The final play of the game saw quarterback Russell Wilson throw incomplete on 4th-and-1 — a play that sparked some discussion on social media afterwards.
Among those participating were current New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips and his since retired teammate, running back James White. Phillips explained the play from his point of view as a defender:
It’s ALWAYS the wrong choice to throw at u203cufe0f BUT pre-snap you gotta take the 1v1 cause Free safety was frontside.