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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 7 at the 62

Carolina Panthers 14 – New Orleans Saints 28

What Actually Happened

(5:46) 5-M.Palardy punts 27 yards to NO 35, Center-44-J.Jansen, downed by CAR-19-R.Shepard.

The Three Options

GO -1.30 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 55, worth +2.14 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 62, worth -3.43 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (79 yards).

PUNT -0.84 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 21, worth -0.84 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model