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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 6 at the 91

New Orleans Saints 10 – Atlanta Falcons 23

What Actually Happened

(1:55) 4-B.Gillikin punts 59 yards to ATL 32, Center-49-Z.Wood. 35-A.Williams to 50 for 18 yards (48-J.Gray).

The Three Options

GO -2.86 EP
  • 44% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 85, worth +0.35 EP
  • 56% chance to fail: Atlanta Falcons takes over around their own 91, worth -5.37 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (108 yards).

PUNT -2.80 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Atlanta Falcons would take over around their own 48, worth -2.80 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model