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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 & 12 at the 69

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 – Carolina Panthers 6

What Actually Happened

(1:17) 9-R.Dixon punts 45 yards to CAR 24, Center-86-E.Deckers. 23-T.Etienne to CAR 37 for 13 yards (43-C.Braswell; 57-J.Bullock).

The Three Options

GO -1.87 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 57, worth +1.89 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 69, worth -3.66 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.02 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 27, worth -1.02 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model