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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 10 at the 77

Carolina Panthers 23 – New Orleans Saints 0

What Actually Happened

(7:34) 5-M.Palardy punts 51 yards to NO 26, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Lewis to NO 28 for 2 yards (98-M.Haynes; 42-C.Jones).

The Three Options

GO -2.52 EP
  • 35% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 67, worth +1.35 EP
  • 65% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 77, worth -4.61 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.74 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 34, worth -1.74 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model