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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 6 at the 75

Minnesota Vikings 28 – Detroit Lions 17

What Actually Happened

(8:52) 18-J.Locke punts 50 yards to DET 25, Center-47-K.McDermott. 15-G.Tate to DET 34 for 9 yards (19-A.Thielen).

The Three Options

GO -1.91 EP
  • 43% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 69, worth +1.32 EP
  • 57% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 75, worth -4.32 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (92 yards).

PUNT -1.53 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 32, worth -1.53 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model