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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 20 at the 85

Buffalo Bills 21 – Kansas City Chiefs 23

What Actually Happened

(11:44) 3-M.Haack punts 46 yards to KC 39, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 10-T.Hill to BUF 16 for 45 yards (3-M.Haack; 9-A.Smith).

The Three Options

GO -3.11 EP
  • 29% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.56 EP
  • 71% chance to fail: Kansas City Chiefs takes over around their own 85, worth -4.98 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (102 yards).

PUNT -2.18 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Kansas City Chiefs would take over around their own 43, worth -2.18 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model