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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 Chicago Bears 4th & 15 at the 87

Chicago Bears 0 – Carolina Panthers 0

What Actually Happened

(11:51) 19-T.Taylor punts 49 yards to CAR 38, Center-46-S.Daly. 3-R.Blackshear to CAR 49 for 11 yards (22-E.Hicks, 57-J.Sanborn).

The Three Options

GO -2.94 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 72, worth +1.56 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 87, worth -4.93 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (104 yards).

PUNT -2.02 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 45, worth -2.02 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model