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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 & 18 at the 63

Detroit Lions 0 – Chicago Bears 7

What Actually Happened

(6:43) 3-J.Fox punts 55 yards to CHI 8, Center-43-J.McQuaide. 15-T.Taylor to CHI 9 for 1 yard (30-K.Dorsey).

The Three Options

GO -2.03 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 45, worth +2.66 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 63, worth -3.77 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (80 yards).

PUNT -1.08 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 21, worth -1.08 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model