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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q2 Detroit Lions 4th & 8 at the 68

Detroit Lions 7 – Houston Texans 16

What Actually Happened

(3:24) 3-J.Fox punts 46 yards to HOU 22, Center-49-H.Hatten. 82-S.Sims to HOU 33 for 11 yards (33-S.Vaki).

The Three Options

GO -1.44 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 60, worth +1.80 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 68, worth -3.70 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (85 yards).

PUNT -1.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 26, worth -1.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model