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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 18 at the 64

Buffalo Bills 3 – New England Patriots 14

What Actually Happened

(10:20) 6-C.Schmidt punts 56 yards to NE 8, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at NE 18 for 10 yards (29-K.Seymour).

The Three Options

GO -1.87 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 46, worth +3.03 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 64, worth -3.55 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (81 yards).

PUNT -1.14 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 22, worth -1.14 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model