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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 6 at the 71

Dallas Cowboys 0 – Carolina Panthers 0

What Actually Happened

(13:46) 5-B.Anger punts 51 yards to CAR 20, Center-44-J.McQuaide, fair catch by 13-A.Erickson.

The Three Options

GO -1.33 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.31 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 71, worth -3.97 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.02 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 29, worth -1.02 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model