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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 & 6 at the 71

Houston Texans 0 – Cincinnati Bengals 0

What Actually Happened

(14:14) 9-S.Lechler punts 58 yards to CIN 13, Center-46-J.Weeks. 24-A.Jones to CIN 46 for 33 yards (51-D.Cole).

The Three Options

GO -2.17 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.34 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Cincinnati Bengals takes over around their own 71, worth -4.40 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.98 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cincinnati Bengals would take over around their own 29, worth -1.98 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model