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

Q2 Houston Texans 4th & 9 at the 79

Houston Texans 3 – New York Jets 3

What Actually Happened

(7:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 54 yards to NYJ 25, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Kerley pushed ob at NYJ 38 for 13 yards (51-J.Simon).

The Three Options

GO -2.21 EP
  • 35% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.71 EP
  • 65% chance to fail: New York Jets takes over around their own 79, worth -4.30 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (96 yards).

PUNT -1.79 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New York Jets would take over around their own 36, worth -1.79 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model