In This Issue: 3-2-1 Meltdown

Coaches don't always know what to do in late-game situations. So, um, do you?

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We're picking a winner for our "You Be The Coach" quiz LATER TODAY (Jan. 21), so go take it now!

Here's the deal: being a head coach in the NFL is quite challenging. Take this example: in Week 2 of this season, Mike Shanahan was "a genius" for going for 2 against the Chargers. Now, he's unemployed. (We know, he won't be for long.) Late-game situations are dicey for coaches, as ESPN The Magazine senior writer Seth Wickersham explores in this new feature, "3-2-1 Meltdown." It's a timely read, especially considering one or both of Sunday's games may come down to the final few plays. Now, the fun stuff: do you (YES, YOU!) think you know what calls to make down the stretch of a tight NFL game?

Take this quiz we designed, based on actual game situations. If you get all four right, you can get the Best Buy "Geek Squad" to come to your house before the Super Bowl to consult you on how to be ready for the big game. They'll also give you a $50 Best Buy gift card. (We're going to select a winner from all perfect entries and announce it on Wednesday, January 21.) Cool? Read and play:

3-2-1 Meltdown
A Quiz on YOUR Coaching Mettle

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