The New England Patriots laid a  beating on the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Night, striking fear into an NFL witnessing a defending champion in top form in Week 1, oh yea,  and they’re about to add Antonio Brown to its roster.

In a game filled with demoralizing moments for the Steelers and their fans, one delivered by head coach Mike Tomlin stood out above the rest.

Early in the third quarter, the Steelers faced the last vestiges of making the game somewhat competitive, facing fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line and a chance to cut their deficit to two scores.

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They had to go for a touchdown.  

Instead they kicked a Field Goal.  

Social media was not kind to Tomlin’s decision. 

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