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

Q4 Pittsburgh Steelers 4th & 8 at the 70

Pittsburgh Steelers 52 – Carolina Panthers 14

What Actually Happened

(9:34) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 28 yards to CAR 42, Center-57-K.Canaday, downed by PIT-54-L.Fort.

The Three Options

GO -1.52 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 62, worth +1.95 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 70, worth -3.86 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -1.21 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 28, worth -1.21 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model