Ten seconds on the clock and the home team is just five yards shy of the game winning touchdown. The quarterback has seen this moment before. He knows exactly how the play should unfold, how each teammate should execute their role. Seeing no need for huddle or audible, his only words as he approaches the line are “Let's do this.”

His teammates have envisioned this moment, too. The running back knows exactly how he'll feint inside then dart left for the goal line. The wide receiver can see himself slipping between defenders to the back of the end zone. Each lineman has a vision, too, some planning for the run, others for a pass.

The ball is snapped. The home team makes a heroic effort, skilled athletes doing what they're trained to do. The quarterback drops back to pass looking toward the tight end he expects to see sprinting for the corner of the end zone. The tight end, assuming a run, is on the line blocking. The half back expects a handoff as the quarterback back pedals past him. The wide receiver, arms waving, watches in dismay as the defense sacks the quarterback to end the game.