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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q4 New England Patriots 4th & 7 at the 69

New England Patriots 21 – Buffalo Bills 33

What Actually Happened

(1:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 84-K.Bourne to BUF 49 for 20 yards (49-T.Edmunds, 24-T.Johnson).

The Three Options

GO -1.01 EP
What Happened
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 62, worth +1.24 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 69, worth -2.58 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (86 yards).

PUNT -0.88 EP
Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 27, worth -0.88 EP

The Verdict

Chose GO ✓ matched the model