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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 New England Patriots 4th & 17 at the 68

New England Patriots 14 – Buffalo Bills 3

What Actually Happened

(14:05) 6-R.Allen punts 41 yards to BUF 27, Center-49-J.Cardona. 15-B.Tate to BUF 29 for 2 yards (43-N.Ebner).

The Three Options

GO -2.15 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 51, worth +2.59 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 68, worth -3.87 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.05 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 26, worth -1.05 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model