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

Q4 Houston Texans 4th & 10 at the 59

Houston Texans 30 – New England Patriots 28

What Actually Happened

(7:27) 9-S.Lechler punts 52 yards to NE 7, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 80-D.Amendola.

The Three Options

GO -1.32 EP
  • 29% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.33 EP
  • 71% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 59, worth -2.83 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (76 yards).

PUNT -0.98 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 18, worth -0.98 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model