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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 12 at the 71

New Orleans Saints 27 – Indianapolis Colts 7

What Actually Happened

(1:38) 6-T.Morstead punts 53 yards to IND 18, Center-47-J.Drescher. 17-G.Whalen to IND 34 for 16 yards (16-B.Coleman).

The Three Options

GO -2.06 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 59, worth +2.03 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: Indianapolis Colts takes over around their own 71, worth -4.02 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.21 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Indianapolis Colts would take over around their own 29, worth -1.21 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model