Why did the Packers kick? Matt LaFleur garners criticism for late fourth-quarter field goal
It wasn’t a bold strategy, Cotton, and it didn’t pay off for them. It wasn’t Peter La Fleur, but rather Matt LaFleur (no relation) who baffled inquiring minds during the NFC championship game on Sunday afternoon. Facing a 31-23 deficit with just over two minutes left in regulation, the Packers coach elected to go for a field goal rather than trying to tie the game up at 31 with a touchdown and 2-point conversion. Green