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

Q2 New Orleans Saints 4th & 3 at the 63

New Orleans Saints 16 – Carolina Panthers 13

What Actually Happened

(:29) 6-T.Morstead punts 44 yards to CAR 19, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 19-T.Ginn.

The Three Options

GO -0.55 EP
  • 51% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 60, worth +1.20 EP
  • 49% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 63, worth -2.36 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.41 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 21, worth -0.41 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model