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

Q4 Chicago Bears 4th & 18 at the 67

Chicago Bears 13 – San Francisco 49ers 13

What Actually Happened

(9:45) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 47 yards to SF 20, Center-48-P.Scales. 10-B.Ellington to SF 21 for 1 yard (31-C.Prosinski).

The Three Options

GO -2.01 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.67 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 67, worth -3.71 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (84 yards).

PUNT -1.12 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 25, worth -1.12 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model