One lucky bettor won $100,000 thanks to Cowboys’ bizarre decision to kick a late, nearly meaningless field goal against the Patriots

Date: Nov 27 2019

  • Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett opted for a late field goal rather than attempt to convert on fourth down late in the game against the New England Patriots.
  • Garrett’s decision was frustrating for Cowboys fans, but a godsend to Cowboys bettors, who needed the Cowboys to cover a 6-point spread.
  • Dallas hit the field goal and went on to lost 13-9, meaning the Cowboys lost the game but cashed as underdogs for those who had bet on the game.
  • According to Darren Rovell of the Action Network, the Cowboys cover meant a $100,000 payday for one lucky bettor.
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Jason Garrett’s odd decision to kick a late field goal against the New England Patriots was met with confusion from fans, but elation from Dallas Cowboys bettors.

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