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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 Chicago Bears 4th & 8 at the 63

Chicago Bears 0 – Detroit Lions 0

What Actually Happened

(3:30) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 55 yards to DET 8, Center-48-P.Scales. 13-T.Jones to DET 16 for 8 yards (27-S.McManis).

The Three Options

GO -1.37 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 55, worth +2.05 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 63, worth -3.75 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (80 yards).

PUNT -1.14 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 21, worth -1.14 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model