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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 9 at the 59

Detroit Lions 14 – Minnesota Vikings 7

What Actually Happened

(12:18) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 54 yards to MIN 5, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, downed by DET-10-J.Abbrederis.

The Three Options

GO -1.11 EP
  • 34% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +2.65 EP
  • 66% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 59, worth -3.04 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.81 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 18, worth -0.81 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model