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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 11 at the 81

Buffalo Bills 10 – New England Patriots 17

What Actually Happened

(4:57) 6-C.Schmidt punts 47 yards to NE 34, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-33-R.Brooks.

The Three Options

GO -2.88 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.05 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 81, worth -4.84 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.99 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 38, worth -1.99 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model