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

Q1 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 16 at the 81

Dallas Cowboys 0 – Washington Commanders 0

What Actually Happened

(13:38) 6-C.Jones punts 33 yards to WAS 48, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, fair catch by 37-G.Stroman.

The Three Options

GO -3.27 EP
  • 28% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.36 EP
  • 72% chance to fail: Washington Commanders takes over around their own 81, worth -5.05 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -2.68 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Washington Commanders would take over around their own 38, worth -2.68 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model