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

Q3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 8 at the 78

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 – Dallas Cowboys 6

What Actually Happened

(13:33) (Punt formation) 5-J.Schum punts 49 yards to DAL 29, Center-48-A.DePaola. 13-L.Whitehead ran ob at DAL 29 for no gain.

The Three Options

GO -2.12 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.68 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 78, worth -4.46 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (95 yards).

PUNT -1.93 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 35, worth -1.93 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model