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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 12 at the 68

Detroit Lions 28 – New Orleans Saints 3

What Actually Happened

(7:42) 6-S.Martin punts 43 yards to NO 25, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 10-B.Cooks ran ob at NO 31 for 6 yards (95-B.Copeland).

The Three Options

GO -1.95 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 56, worth +2.19 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 68, worth -3.97 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (85 yards).

PUNT -1.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 26, worth -1.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model