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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 16 at the 77

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 – Carolina Panthers 35

What Actually Happened

(12:02) 9-B.Anger punts 46 yards to CAR 31, Center-89-G.Sanborn, fair catch by 18-D.Byrd.

The Three Options

GO -2.55 EP
  • 30% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 61, worth +2.02 EP
  • 70% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 77, worth -4.56 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (94 yards).

PUNT -1.88 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 34, worth -1.88 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model