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

Q1 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 7 at the 72

Minnesota Vikings 0 – Chicago Bears 3

What Actually Happened

(10:21) 3-J.Berry punts 42 yards to CHI 30, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-D.Newsome ran ob at CHI 47 for 17 yards (82-B.Ellefson; 46-M.Dorn).

The Three Options

GO -1.62 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.01 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 72, worth -4.11 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -0.92 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 30, worth -0.92 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model