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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 69

Houston Texans 20 – Miami Dolphins 12

What Actually Happened

(2:22) 6-T.Townsend punts 58 yards to MIA 11, Center-46-J.Weeks. 83-M.Washington to MIA 27 for 16 yards (29-M.Stewart; 17-K.Boyd).

The Three Options

GO -1.61 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 60, worth +2.16 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: Miami Dolphins takes over around their own 69, worth -3.85 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (86 yards).

PUNT -0.95 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Miami Dolphins would take over around their own 27, worth -0.95 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model