Super Bowl Hypothetical: Game goes into OT

Let’s say it’s something like 13-13 or 17-17. Seattle’s D has played great and really slowed down the Denver offense. Denver’s D has also played great and most of Seattle’s points have come from good field position.

Seattle wins the toss. Should they kick or receive?

Remember a FG on the first drive doesn’t win the game, but a FG on the second drive does if you can stop them.

If you take the kick:

Best case – offense finally gets it together and you go on a long TD drive
Worst case - Offense gets stopped, Peyton gets a short field to lead a game winning FG drive
Middle - You get a FG, but Peyton gets 4 downs to tie it up/win it

If you give them the ball:

Best case – Your defense stops Denver and gives you good field position for a game winning FG drive
Worst case - Peyton Manning goes MVP and leads a TD drive
Middle - They get a FG, you get 4 downs to tie it up