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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 7 at the 70

Detroit Lions 24 – New Orleans Saints 14

What Actually Happened

(8:22) 3-J.Fox punts 48 yards to NO 22, Center-43-J.McQuaide. 5-L.Bowden to NO 38 for 16 yards (13-C.Reynolds).

The Three Options

GO -1.55 EP
  • 43% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 63, worth +1.81 EP
  • 57% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 70, worth -4.04 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -1.24 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 28, worth -1.24 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model