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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 10 at the 68

New Orleans Saints 0 – Buffalo Bills 10

What Actually Happened

(6:17) 4-B.Gillikin punts 43 yards to BUF 25, Center-49-Z.Wood. 5-M.Stevenson to BUF 26 for 1 yard (48-J.Gray).

The Three Options

GO -1.69 EP
  • 34% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 58, worth +2.26 EP
  • 66% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 68, worth -3.72 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (85 yards).

PUNT -1.02 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 26, worth -1.02 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model