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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 9 at the 79

Dallas Cowboys 6 – Washington Commanders 13

What Actually Happened

(8:58) 5-B.Anger punts 54 yards to WAS 25, Center-45-M.Overton. 15-D.Milne to WAS 34 for 9 yards (45-M.Overton; 85-N.Brown).

The Three Options

GO -2.31 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.21 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Washington Commanders takes over around their own 79, worth -4.67 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (96 yards).

PUNT -2.01 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Washington Commanders would take over around their own 36, worth -2.01 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model