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third downnoun
The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of third down in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of third down in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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We knew that points were at a premium. Frankly, I would have liked to have gone for it there on fourth down, but based on what we saw, on second and third down, I just felt that you had to take points, i didn't think a lot of points would win this game, (that) was my thinking coming in. I felt great about our defense all week, just the way they've been building here in the last eight, nine weeks. So, that's why we had to take the field goals.
I thought it was tight-checking game, going into the third down one, I felt we we’re in a pretty good spot to make a push and tie it up and not a lot anyone could do on a couple of those plays.
There was a pass interference penalty on third down, they got the stop, we get the ball back where we want it.
I thought that was the best thing to do, there was a pass interference penalty on third down, they got the stop, we get the ball back where we want it.
It's very frustrating as an offense, once you're in the red zone, you want to socre touchdowns. Obviously we didn't do that. We didn't play well on third down today. That cost us in the end.
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