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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 Houston Texans 4th & 16 at the 81

Houston Texans 0 – Buffalo Bills 13

What Actually Happened

(13:36) 9-B.Anger punts 53 yards to BUF 28, Center-46-J.Weeks. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 36 for 8 yards (33-A.Moore; 44-C.Gillaspia). Punt Hangtime: 4.91s

The Three Options

GO -2.94 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.95 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 81, worth -4.76 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -2.08 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 38, worth -2.08 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model