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

Q1 New England Patriots 4th & 8 at the 49

New England Patriots 7 – Denver Broncos 0

What Actually Happened

(8:18) 6-R.Allen punts 37 yards to DEN 12, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -0.92 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 41, worth +2.86 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 49, worth -3.07 EP
KICK -1.63 EP
  • 29% chance to make a 66-yard field goal: 3 points, then Denver Broncos takes over around their own 21 after the kickoff, worth +1.85 EP
  • 71% chance to miss: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 49, worth -3.08 EP
PUNT -0.59 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Denver Broncos would take over around their own 14, worth -0.59 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model