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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 Houston Texans 4th & 5 at the 70

Houston Texans 0 – Denver Broncos 0

What Actually Happened

(13:49) 9-S.Lechler punts 62 yards to DEN 8, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-J.Norwood to DEN 24 for 16 yards (53-M.Bullough).

The Three Options

GO -1.96 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.35 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 70, worth -4.30 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -1.75 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Denver Broncos would take over around their own 28, worth -1.75 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model