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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 England Patriots 4th & 13 at the 92

New England Patriots 20 – Houston Texans 6

What Actually Happened

(2:47) 6-R.Allen punts 51 yards to HOU 41, Center-49-J.Cardona. 18-C.Shorts III ran ob at HOU 39 for -2 yards (36-B.King).

The Three Options

GO -3.46 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 79, worth +0.61 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 92, worth -5.47 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (109 yards).

PUNT -2.84 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 50, worth -2.84 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model