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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 9 at the 80

Dallas Cowboys 13 – New Orleans Saints 7

What Actually Happened

(13:36) 5-B.Anger punts 59 yards to NO 21, Center-44-J.McQuaide, fair catch by 11-D.Harris.

The Three Options

GO -2.34 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 71, worth +1.30 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 80, worth -4.69 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (97 yards).

PUNT -2.33 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 37, worth -2.33 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model