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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 9 at the 59

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 – Chicago Bears 10

What Actually Happened

(1:59) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 54 yards to CHI 5, Center-48-A.DePaola. 19-E.Royal to CHI 2 for -3 yards (26-J.Robinson).

The Three Options

GO -1.01 EP
  • 35% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +2.82 EP
  • 65% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 59, worth -3.04 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (76 yards).

PUNT -0.58 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 18, worth -0.58 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model