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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 Pittsburgh Steelers 4th & 12 at the 73

Pittsburgh Steelers 6 – Houston Texans 7

What Actually Happened

(5:45) 3-C.Waitman punts 55 yards to HOU 18, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 14-J.Noel to HOU 30 for 12 yards (41-P.Wilson; 40-J.Peppers).

The Three Options

GO -2.15 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 61, worth +2.08 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 73, worth -4.23 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 31, worth -1.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model