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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 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 12 at the 71

Arizona Cardinals 0 – Carolina Panthers 3

What Actually Happened

(8:01) 2-D.Butler punts 52 yards to CAR 19, Center-82-M.Leach. 19-T.Ginn to ARI 49 for 32 yards (2-D.Butler).

The Three Options

GO -2.54 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 59, worth +1.27 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 71, worth -4.26 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.77 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 29, worth -1.77 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model