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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 Houston Texans 4th & 15 at the 57

Houston Texans 14 – Indianapolis Colts 6

What Actually Happened

(11:56) 11-C.Johnston punts 50 yards to IND 7, Center-46-J.Weeks. 1-J.Downs to IND 13 for 6 yards (43-N.Hewitt).

The Three Options

GO -1.53 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 42, worth +3.13 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: Indianapolis Colts takes over around their own 57, worth -3.19 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (74 yards).

PUNT -0.88 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Indianapolis Colts would take over around their own 17, worth -0.88 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model