The decision that may haunt hurting Packers for years

Why did Green Bay coach opt for field goal over fourth-and-goal in last two mins of NFC decider?

NOT MY DECISION: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after the NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. Picture: Morry Gash, AP

COACH Matt LaFleur put the NFC Championship game in the hands of his Packers defence instead of All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a decision that will be questioned in Green Bay for years.

With a spot in the Super Bowl on the line, LaFleur opted for a field goal on fourth-and-goal from the 8 when trailing by eight points with just over two minutes remaining in the NFC championship game.