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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 Atlanta Falcons 4th & 8 at the 78

Atlanta Falcons 7 – New Orleans Saints 17

What Actually Happened

(6:52) 5-M.Bosher punts 47 yards to NO 31, Center-47-J.Harris. 23-M.Murphy to NO 37 for 6 yards (14-E.Weems).

The Three Options

GO -2.15 EP
  • 43% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.14 EP
  • 57% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 78, worth -4.62 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (95 yards).

PUNT -1.97 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 35, worth -1.97 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model