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

Q3 Houston Texans 4th & 9 at the 98

Houston Texans 23 – Detroit Lions 7

What Actually Happened

(12:55) 6-T.Townsend punts 56 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-K.Raymond to HOU 44 for 14 yards (43-N.Hewitt).

The Three Options

GO -3.61 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 89, worth +0.35 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 98, worth -6.17 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (115 yards).

PUNT -2.99 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 53, worth -2.99 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model