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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q4 Houston Texans 4th & 6 at the 73

Houston Texans 16 – New England Patriots 28

What Actually Happened

(12:09) 6-T.Townsend punts 69 yards to NE 4, impetus ends at NE 1, Center-40-A.Brinkman, downed by HOU-42-J.Ingram.

The Three Options

GO -2.21 EP
  • 43% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 67, worth +0.72 EP
  • 57% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 73, worth -4.44 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -2.00 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 31, worth -2.00 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model