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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q2 Detroit Lions 4th & 8 at the 57

Detroit Lions 7 – Kansas City Chiefs 7

What Actually Happened

(2:13) 3-J.Fox punts 40 yards to KC 17, Center-47-S.Daly. 17-R.James to KC 18 for 1 yard (42-J.Reeves-Maybin, 30-K.Dorsey).

The Three Options

GO -0.96 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.29 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Kansas City Chiefs takes over around their own 57, worth -3.13 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (74 yards).

PUNT -0.72 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Kansas City Chiefs would take over around their own 17, worth -0.72 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model