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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 11 at the 63

Carolina Panthers 17 – Arizona Cardinals 0

What Actually Happened

(11:57) 8-B.Nortman punts 44 yards to ARI 19, Center-44-J.Jansen. 21-P.Peterson to ARI 21 for 2 yards (14-J.Webb).

The Three Options

GO -1.27 EP
  • 33% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 52, worth +2.79 EP
  • 67% chance to fail: Arizona Cardinals takes over around their own 63, worth -3.28 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.67 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Arizona Cardinals would take over around their own 21, worth -0.67 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model