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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 11 at the 57

Minnesota Vikings 0 – Detroit Lions 3

What Actually Happened

(4:31) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 44 yards to DET 13, Center-47-K.McDermott, fair catch by 12-A.Roberts.

The Three Options

GO -0.95 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 46, worth +3.18 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 57, worth -2.86 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (74 yards).

PUNT -0.45 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 17, worth -0.45 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model