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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 7 at the 89

Buffalo Bills 6 – New England Patriots 21

What Actually Happened

(11:06) 8-M.Darr punts 38 yards to BUF 49, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at BUF 24 for 25 yards (80-J.Croom).

The Three Options

GO -2.66 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 82, worth +0.84 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 89, worth -5.06 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (106 yards).

PUNT -2.64 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 46, worth -2.64 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model