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Decision Replay

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

Q1 Detroit Lions 4th & 8 at the 80

Detroit Lions 7 – Chicago Bears 3

What Actually Happened

(2:53) 6-S.Martin punts 51 yards to CHI 29, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 80-M.Mariani to CHI 33 for 4 yards (34-Z.Zenner; 95-B.Copeland).

The Three Options

GO -2.22 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 72, worth +1.43 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 80, worth -4.41 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (97 yards).

PUNT -1.74 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 37, worth -1.74 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model