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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 19 at the 75

Detroit Lions 21 – New Orleans Saints 0

What Actually Happened

(4:45) 3-J.Fox punts 49 yards to NO 26, Center-43-J.McQuaide. 5-L.Bowden to NO 24 for -2 yards (42-J.Reeves-Maybin).

The Three Options

GO -2.71 EP
  • 28% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 56, worth +2.01 EP
  • 72% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 75, worth -4.54 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (92 yards).

PUNT -1.87 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 32, worth -1.87 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model