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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 8 at the 73

Minnesota Vikings 24 – San Francisco 49ers 13

What Actually Happened

(14:56) 6-M.Wile punts 56 yards to SF 17, Center-47-K.McDermott. 18-D.Pettis pushed ob at SF 31 for 14 yards (42-B.Gedeon).

The Three Options

GO -1.78 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.87 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 73, worth -4.04 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -0.84 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 31, worth -0.84 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model