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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q3 New Orleans Saints 4th & 18 at the 93

New Orleans Saints 31 – Carolina Panthers 17

What Actually Happened

(1:07) 6-T.Morstead punts 54 yards to CAR 39, Center-47-J.Drescher. 19-T.Ginn to 50 for 11 yards (36-D.Lasco).

The Three Options

GO -3.53 EP
  • 30% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 75, worth +1.15 EP
  • 70% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 93, worth -5.51 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (110 yards).

PUNT -2.69 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 51, worth -2.69 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model