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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 Pittsburgh Steelers 4th & 8 at the 81

Pittsburgh Steelers 21 – Cleveland Browns 14

What Actually Happened

(2:20) 4-J.Berry punts 51 yards to CLE 30, Center-57-K.Canaday. 22-J.Peppers to CLE 45 for 15 yards (37-J.Dangerfield).

The Three Options

GO -1.82 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 73, worth +1.16 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Cleveland Browns takes over around their own 81, worth -3.77 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.34 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cleveland Browns would take over around their own 38, worth -1.34 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model