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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 7 at the 84

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 – New Orleans Saints 0

What Actually Happened

(1:58) 9-R.Dixon punts 58 yards to NO 26, Center-86-E.Deckers. 22-R.Shaheed to NO 34 for 8 yards (32-J.Hayes).

The Three Options

GO -2.25 EP
  • 46% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 77, worth +0.87 EP
  • 54% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 84, worth -4.84 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (101 yards).

PUNT -2.18 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 42, worth -2.18 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model