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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q2 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 6 at the 53

Minnesota Vikings 7 – San Francisco 49ers 14

What Actually Happened

(4:54) 2-B.Colquitt punts 45 yards to SF 8, Center-58-A.Cutting. 13-R.James Jr. to SF 8 for no gain (38-K.Boyd).

The Three Options

GO -0.68 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 47, worth +2.90 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 53, worth -3.05 EP
KICK -1.94 EP
  • 18% chance to make a 70-yard field goal: 3 points, then San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 25 after the kickoff, worth +1.98 EP
  • 82% chance to miss: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 49, worth -2.83 EP
PUNT -0.43 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 15, worth -0.43 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model