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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 Houston Texans 4th & 20 at the 72

Houston Texans 3 – Indianapolis Colts 3

What Actually Happened

(3:18) 6-T.Townsend punts 53 yards to IND 19, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU-13-D.Phillips.

The Three Options

GO -2.32 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 52, worth +2.97 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: Indianapolis Colts takes over around their own 72, worth -4.10 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.06 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Indianapolis Colts would take over around their own 30, worth -1.06 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model