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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 Los Angeles Chargers 4th & 7 at the 72

Los Angeles Chargers 17 – Minnesota Vikings 20

What Actually Happened

(1:47) 1-T.Long punts 57 yards to MIN 15, Center-54-M.Overton. 12-D.Westbrook pushed ob at MIN 32 for 17 yards (80-M.Ffrench; 35-L.Rountree).

The Three Options

GO -1.67 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.74 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 72, worth -4.19 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.21 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 30, worth -1.21 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model