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

Q4 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 6 at the 71

Minnesota Vikings 30 – Arizona Cardinals 24

What Actually Happened

(6:10) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 50 yards to ARI 21, Center-47-K.McDermott. 12-Jo.Brown pushed ob at MIN 47 for 32 yards (18-J.Locke).

The Three Options

GO -1.85 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.32 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Arizona Cardinals takes over around their own 71, worth -3.93 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.26 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Arizona Cardinals would take over around their own 29, worth -1.26 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model