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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 New York Giants 4th & 19 at the 84

New York Giants 20 – Houston Texans 9

What Actually Happened

(2:09) 9-R.Dixon punts 53 yards to HOU 31, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 21-T.Ervin to HOU 39 for 8 yards (35-C.Riley).

The Three Options

GO -3.29 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.53 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 84, worth -4.92 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (101 yards).

PUNT -2.28 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 42, worth -2.28 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model