There’s no way to sugar coat it. I’ve been one of Eli’s biggest supporters on this site for the last two years, but that was a terrible game. I was planning on breaking down several plays, but I think this first interception is interesting and deserves special attention.
I hope this break down helps you understand what happened on the play, and why Sindelar made such a poor decision. I’m not excusing the throw. He should have hit taken the sack and moved on with his day. At the same time, this was a strange play, and I’m pretty confident I know why he didn’t see the safety waiting in the middle of the field.