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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q2 Detroit Lions 4th & 17 at the 62

Detroit Lions 10 – Dallas Cowboys 13

What Actually Happened

(:12) (Punt formation) 6-S.Martin punts 43 yards to DAL 19, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 11-C.Beasley.

The Three Options

GO -1.18 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 45, worth +1.24 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 62, worth -1.99 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (79 yards).

PUNT -0.08 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 21, worth -0.08 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model