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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 Houston Texans 4th & 18 at the 83

Houston Texans 0 – Buffalo Bills 0

What Actually Happened

(12:33) 11-C.Johnston punts 49 yards to BUF 34, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU-32-G.Wallow.

The Three Options

GO -3.49 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.31 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 83, worth -5.15 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (100 yards).

PUNT -2.63 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 41, worth -2.63 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model