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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 Houston Texans 4th & 9 at the 58

Houston Texans 16 – Pittsburgh Steelers 6

What Actually Happened

(4:50) 16-T.Zentner punts 34 yards to PIT 24, Center-46-J.Weeks, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.08 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.83 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: Pittsburgh Steelers takes over around their own 58, worth -3.04 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (75 yards).

PUNT -0.55 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Pittsburgh Steelers would take over around their own 18, worth -0.55 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model