The Cowboys Final Decision PigSkinRevolution.com ZEUS often finds fault in opting for a field goal in a 4th and goal (short yardage to first down) situation.  With the errors mounting this NFL season with these types of problems, it was only natural for our readers to ask if the Cowboys may have overlooked a better choice at the end of this weekends playoff battle with the Seahawks.  The Cowboys faced a 4th and 1 at the Seahawks 2 yard line while trailing by 1 point.  With 1:19 remaining in the game, the Cowboys had 3 timeouts  and the Seahawks had none.  If the Cowboys decided to go for it and fail to reach the goal line, they can still get a first down with a mere 1 yard gain.  With all that being said, one might think ZEUS would go for it rather than kick.  A drum roll please.............. This one isn't even remotely close.  Dallas' choice of attempting the field goal is right by nearly 17% GWC!  A successful field goal will leave the Seahawks needing to score with about 1:10 remaining and no timeouts.  A very tall order.  A first down or TD will virtually seal the game.  However, moving the ball 1-2 yards is far from a certainty.  Weighing this all in, ZEUS strongly concurs with the Cowboy's choice. Critical play choices can be very complicated.  Every situation is unique and while ZEUS often advocates aggression, there are not any hard fast rules that answer all cases.  This problem is a perfect example of how every variable matters.