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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 & 8 at the 92

New Orleans Saints 0 – Detroit Lions 0

What Actually Happened

(10:32) 6-T.Morstead punts 32 yards to NO 40, Center-47-J.Drescher, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -2.65 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 84, worth +0.94 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 92, worth -5.26 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (109 yards).

PUNT -2.50 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 50, worth -2.50 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model