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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 Atlanta Falcons 4th & 17 at the 97

Atlanta Falcons 6 – New Orleans Saints 20

What Actually Happened

(4:11) 5-M.Bosher punts 40 yards to ATL 43, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-T.Lewis to ATL 33 for 10 yards (42-D.Riley).

The Three Options

GO -3.95 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 80, worth +0.57 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 97, worth -5.94 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (114 yards).

PUNT -2.14 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 53, worth -2.14 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model