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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 10 at the 81

Dallas Cowboys 0 – San Francisco 49ers 10

What Actually Happened

(2:45) 5-B.Anger punts 59 yards to SF 22, Center-44-J.McQuaide, fair catch by 17-T.Benjamin.

The Three Options

GO -2.29 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 71, worth +1.65 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 81, worth -4.60 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.77 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 38, worth -1.77 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model