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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 New England Patriots 4th & 10 at the 61

New England Patriots 24 – Buffalo Bills 6

What Actually Happened

(3:06) 6-R.Allen punts 41 yards to BUF 20, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.72 EP
  • 35% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 51, worth +0.68 EP
  • 65% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 61, worth -3.03 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (78 yards).

PUNT -1.25 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 20, worth -1.25 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model