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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 New England Patriots 4th & 5 at the 83

New England Patriots 9 – Denver Broncos 14

What Actually Happened

(1:52) 6-R.Allen punts 39 yards to DEN 44, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -2.23 EP
  • 46% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 78, worth +0.81 EP
  • 54% chance to fail: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 83, worth -4.77 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (100 yards).

PUNT -2.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Denver Broncos would take over around their own 41, worth -2.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model