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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q4 Pittsburgh Steelers 4th & 4 at the 69

Pittsburgh Steelers 31 – Cincinnati Bengals 11

What Actually Happened

(13:36) 6-P.Harvin punts 39 yards to CIN 30, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 15-C.Jones to CIN 35 for 5 yards (13-M.Boykin).

The Three Options

GO -1.07 EP
  • 50% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.71 EP
  • 50% chance to fail: Cincinnati Bengals takes over around their own 69, worth -3.80 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (86 yards).

PUNT -0.97 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cincinnati Bengals would take over around their own 27, worth -0.97 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model