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

Q1 Houston Texans 4th & 7 at the 72

Houston Texans 0 – New England Patriots 0

What Actually Happened

(13:13) 9-S.Lechler punts 47 yards to NE 25, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Edelman to NE 39 for 14 yards (43-C.Moore).

The Three Options

GO -2.34 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.35 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 72, worth -4.50 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.99 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 30, worth -1.99 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model