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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 & 16 at the 84

Dallas Cowboys 42 – Washington Commanders 7

What Actually Happened

(12:05) 5-B.Anger punts 54 yards to WAS 30, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 1-D.Carter to WAS 37 for 7 yards (87-J.Sprinkle).

The Three Options

GO -2.90 EP
  • 29% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 68, worth +1.70 EP
  • 71% chance to fail: Washington Commanders takes over around their own 84, worth -4.79 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (101 yards).

PUNT -2.18 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Washington Commanders would take over around their own 42, worth -2.18 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model