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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 New England Patriots 4th & 8 at the 30

New England Patriots 17 – Los Angeles Rams 3

What Actually Happened

(5:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

The Three Options

GO +0.89 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 22, worth +4.58 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Los Angeles Rams takes over around their own 30, worth -1.16 EP
KICK +1.13 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • 74% chance to make a 47-yard field goal: 3 points, then Los Angeles Rams takes over around their own 24 after the kickoff, worth +2.22 EP
  • 26% chance to miss: Los Angeles Rams takes over around their own 40, worth -1.90 EP
PUNT +0.10 EP
  • Los Angeles Rams would take over around their own 11, worth +0.10 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model