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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 8 at the 73

Minnesota Vikings 0 – San Francisco 49ers 0

What Actually Happened

(13:51) 2-B.Colquitt punts 39 yards to SF 34, Center-58-A.Cutting. 13-R.James Jr. to SF 39 for 5 yards (34-A.Sendejo).

The Three Options

GO -2.31 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.35 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 73, worth -4.53 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -2.05 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 31, worth -2.05 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model