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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 8 at the 58

Buffalo Bills 10 – New England Patriots 14

What Actually Happened

(:09) 8-S.Martin punts 34 yards to NE 24, Center-69-R.Ferguson, downed by BUF-5-K.Elam.

The Three Options

GO -0.56 EP
  • 43% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +0.65 EP
  • 57% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 58, worth -1.47 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (75 yards).

PUNT -0.01 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 18, worth -0.01 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model