Matt LaFleur Answers For His 4th Down Decision

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is being absolutely destroyed for his decision not to go for it on 4th and goal from the 8 with 2:09 left in the NFC Championship against Tom Brady. LaFleur decided to send out his field goal team to make it 31-26 and use his three timeouts in hopes of getting the ball back from Brady.

It never happened. The Buccaneers are now headed home to play in the Super Bowl, and LaFleur is left to answer for his decision, a decision that will haunt Packers fans for a long, long time.

"Kind of at a loss for words right now. It's just hard to have a lot to say about something you were not prepared for. I had a lot of confidence with everything going into this game. I hurt for everyone involved," LaFleur told reporters after the game.

"We essentially had 4 timeouts with the two-minute warning. We knew we needed to get a stop. I thought we were going to have a stop there at the end. We got called for the PI and it didn't work out. Anytime something doesn't work out, do you regret it? Sure."

LaFleur said, "I feel for him," when talking about Aaron Rodgers missing an opportunity to play in Super Bowl LV.

Rodgers ended his press conference by telling reporters: "This one definitely stings and is going to for a long time. I'll always be thankful for this season."