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

Q1 New Orleans Saints 4th & 9 at the 55

New Orleans Saints 0 – Carolina Panthers 0

What Actually Happened

(11:59) 6-T.Morstead punts 49 yards to CAR 6, Center-47-J.Drescher, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -0.80 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 46, worth +3.35 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 55, worth -2.76 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (72 yards).

PUNT -0.31 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 16, worth -0.31 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model