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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 Orleans Saints 4th & 8 at the 61

New Orleans Saints 7 – Kansas City Chiefs 14

What Actually Happened

(12:14) 6-T.Morstead punts 46 yards to KC 15, Center-47-J.Drescher, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.33 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 53, worth +2.24 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Kansas City Chiefs takes over around their own 61, worth -3.56 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (78 yards).

PUNT -1.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Kansas City Chiefs would take over around their own 20, worth -1.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model