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

Q2 Houston Texans 4th & 6 at the 20

Houston Texans 0 – Minnesota Vikings 24

What Actually Happened

(5:46) (Field Goal formation) 8-N.Novak 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

The Three Options

GO +0.92 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 14, worth +4.68 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 20, worth -0.85 EP
KICK +1.47 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • 90% chance to make a 37-yard field goal: 3 points, then Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 24 after the kickoff, worth +1.79 EP
  • 10% chance to miss: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 30, worth -1.58 EP
PUNT -0.39 EP
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 11, worth -0.39 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model