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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 17 at the 71

Miami Dolphins 0 – Buffalo Bills 7

What Actually Happened

(8:39) 16-M.Haack punts 41 yards to BUF 30, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-B.Tate to BUF 32 for 2 yards (45-M.Hull).

The Three Options

GO -2.63 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 54, worth +2.28 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 71, worth -4.30 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.69 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 29, worth -1.69 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model