SEATTLE – In one of the pivotal moments of the Dec. 10 Monday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Vikings, ESPN’s pair of analysts could not agree.



The Vikings, desperate for offense and points, lined up to go for it on fourth and goal. From his spot in the far right side of the ESPN booth, Jason Witten vigorously agreed with the decision. From his perch on the field, Booger McFarland did not. Back and forth they went for several moments, before the snap, and after Kirk Cousins’ ill-conceived pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph fell incomplete.



Witten was resolute that even though the fourth-down play had failed, going for it had been the right call. McFarland couldn’t believe the Vikings, trailing 6-0 with nine minutes to play, didn’t just take the points and kick a field goal.



“What game are you watching, Boog?” Witten said, throwing up his hands and laughing.



“That was really the first game when...