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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 8 at the 87

Buffalo Bills 17 – Washington Commanders 35

What Actually Happened

(5:22) 6-C.Schmidt punts 47 yards to WAS 40, Center-65-G.Sanborn, fair catch by 80-J.Crowder.

The Three Options

GO -2.54 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 79, worth +0.72 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Washington Commanders takes over around their own 87, worth -4.74 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (104 yards).

PUNT -1.77 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Washington Commanders would take over around their own 45, worth -1.77 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model