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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 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 16 at the 81

Arizona Cardinals 13 – San Francisco 49ers 28

What Actually Happened

(11:46) 12-B.Gillikin punts 50 yards to SF 31, Center-46-A.Brewer, fair catch by 10-R.Bell.

The Three Options

GO -3.01 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.82 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 81, worth -4.73 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -2.01 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 38, worth -2.01 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model