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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 12 at the 82

Buffalo Bills 30 – Houston Texans 31

What Actually Happened

(5:45) 39-T.Doman punts 46 yards to HOU 36, Center-69-R.Ferguson, fair catch by 13-J.Noel.

The Three Options

GO -2.46 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.26 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 82, worth -4.52 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (99 yards).

PUNT -1.69 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 40, worth -1.69 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model