[dfwgator]

And let’s not forget that give-up running play on third down to force the Saints to kick the FG with plenty of time left on the clock. They get a first down, and it’s “game over”.

[Steve_Seattle]

"And let’s not forget that give-up running play on third down to force the Saints to kick the FG with plenty of time left on the clock. They get a first down, and it’s “game over”."

I don't think it was a "give-up" play. They ran the ball hoping to get a first-down, but if they didn't, Minnesota had to use its last time out. Also, a pass play would risk a sack or an interception.