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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q3 Houston Texans 4th & 12 at the 96

Houston Texans 10 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9

What Actually Happened

(9:28) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to TB 43, Center-46-J.Weeks. 43-B.Rainey to HOU 44 for 13 yards (35-E.Pleasant).

The Three Options

GO -3.67 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 84, worth +0.80 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes over around their own 96, worth -5.83 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (113 yards).

PUNT -2.93 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers would take over around their own 53, worth -2.93 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model