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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 New England Patriots 4th & 9 at the 74

New England Patriots 14 – Indianapolis Colts 3

What Actually Happened

(8:03) 6-R.Allen punts 57 yards to IND 17, Center-49-J.Cardona. 80-C.Rogers to IND 22 for 5 yards (50-N.Grigsby).

The Three Options

GO -1.92 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.83 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: Indianapolis Colts takes over around their own 74, worth -4.22 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (91 yards).

PUNT -1.36 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Indianapolis Colts would take over around their own 32, worth -1.36 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model