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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 New York Giants 4th & 8 at the 21

New York Giants 0 – Dallas Cowboys 7

What Actually Happened

(5:54) 5-R.Gould 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

The Three Options

GO +1.26 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 13, worth +5.16 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 21, worth -0.51 EP
KICK +1.89 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • 90% chance to make a 38-yard field goal: 3 points, then Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 24 after the kickoff, worth +2.25 EP
  • 10% chance to miss: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 31, worth -1.22 EP
PUNT +0.15 EP
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 11, worth +0.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model