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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 & 8 at the 82

Chicago Bears 0 – Arizona Cardinals 0

What Actually Happened

(3:37) 19-T.Taylor punts 50 yards to ARI 32, Center-46-S.Daly. 4-G.Dortch to CHI 41 for 27 yards (20-T.Homer).

The Three Options

GO -2.64 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 74, worth +0.73 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Arizona Cardinals takes over around their own 82, worth -5.00 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (99 yards).

PUNT -2.37 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Arizona Cardinals would take over around their own 40, worth -2.37 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model