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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 4 at the 61

Miami Dolphins 20 – New Orleans Saints 3

What Actually Happened

(1:15) 5-M.Palardy punts 45 yards to NO 16, Center-44-B.Ferguson. 18-E.Winston to NO 33 for 17 yards (50-C.Munson).

The Three Options

GO -1.02 EP
  • 48% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 57, worth +0.44 EP
  • 52% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 61, worth -2.36 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (78 yards).

PUNT -0.58 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 20, worth -0.58 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model