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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 Chicago Bears 4th & 17 at the 84

Chicago Bears 0 – San Francisco 49ers 0

What Actually Happened

(13:41) 16-T.Gill punts 41 yards to SF 43, Center-48-P.Scales, downed by CHI-57-J.Sanborn.

The Three Options

GO -2.87 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 67, worth +2.20 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 84, worth -4.77 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.99 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 42, worth -1.99 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model