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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 6 at the 59

Carolina Panthers 0 – New Orleans Saints 10

What Actually Happened

(7:10) 10-J.Hekker punts 46 yards to NO 13, Center-44-J.Jansen. 22-R.Shaheed ran ob at NO 21 for 8 yards (53-C.Cherelus).

The Three Options

GO -1.19 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 53, worth +2.28 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 59, worth -3.36 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (76 yards).

PUNT -0.95 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 18, worth -0.95 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model