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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 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 9 at the 59

Arizona Cardinals 0 – San Francisco 49ers 0

What Actually Happened

(1:01) 12-B.Gillikin punts 50 yards to SF 9, Center-46-A.Brewer. 9-S.Moore to SF 23 for 14 yards (50-C.Simon; 25-Z.Collins).

The Three Options

GO -1.00 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +2.55 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 59, worth -3.29 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (76 yards).

PUNT -0.96 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 18, worth -0.96 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model