Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles explained his decision to kick an extra point to tie the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, citing wet field conditions as a reason to play for overtime instead of attempting a two-point conversion. Despite criticism and suggestions that going for two might have been the more aggressive choice, Bowles defended his strategy by emphasizing the challenging conditions and the team's defensive performance. The Buccaneers managed to tie the game with 27 seconds left but lost in overtime after the Chiefs won the coin toss and scored a touchdown. ESPN Analytics showed a negligible difference in win probability between kicking the extra point and attempting the two-point conversion, suggesting either choice had a similar chance of success. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed relief at Bowles' decision not to go for two, implying a respect for the potential risk involved. Ultimately, the Buccaneers' cautious approach didn't pay off as the Chiefs secured the win with a final touchdown drive in overtime.