re: Saints first punt

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What yard line was the ball on Saints punt at end of the opening drive?? I’m thinking just inside the Rams 40 but can’t recall. If it was around the 38-37, WTH not try the FG? Several coaching decisions like this and the onside kick were head scratchers.

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I didn't think the onside kick was a bad call. But I wouldn't have been disturbed by a regular kick either. So many bad calls though. The end of the first two drives was awful.

The opening drive should have been a field goal attempt (LAR 37 - 54 yarder). If Carr doesn't take that sack, it's an easy FG.

The second drive turnover on downs should have been a field goal attempt or a punt (4th and 5 from the LAR 39 - 56 yard FG attempt). Instead, it ends with another sack for a 9-yard loss.

The game was set up for a loss on those two drives, IMO