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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 9 at the 63

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 – New Orleans Saints 19

What Actually Happened

(3:09) 5-J.Schum punts 39 yards to NO 24, Center-48-A.DePaola, fair catch by 23-M.Murphy.

The Three Options

GO -1.32 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 54, worth +1.87 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 63, worth -2.83 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (80 yards).

PUNT -0.66 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 21, worth -0.66 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model