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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 New England Patriots 4th & 9 at the 56

New England Patriots 0 – Denver Broncos 7

What Actually Happened

(6:46) 17-B.Baringer punts 33 yards to DEN 23, Center-47-J.Ashby, downed by NE-24-D.Pettus.

The Three Options

GO -0.88 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 47, worth +2.64 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 56, worth -3.06 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (73 yards).

PUNT -0.60 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Denver Broncos would take over around their own 17, worth -0.60 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model