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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 Chicago Bears 4th & 8 at the 72

Chicago Bears 0 – Minnesota Vikings 7

What Actually Happened

(3:45) (Punt formation) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 43 yards to MIN 29, Center-48-P.Scales, fair catch by 35-M.Sherels.

The Three Options

GO -2.08 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 64, worth +1.62 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 72, worth -4.44 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.68 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 30, worth -1.68 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model