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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 19 at the 61

Carolina Panthers 6 – Buffalo Bills 0

What Actually Happened

(:13) 5-M.Palardy punts 40 yards to BUF 21, Center-44-J.Jansen, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.08 EP
  • 23% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 42, worth +1.69 EP
  • 77% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 61, worth -1.91 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.05 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 20, worth -0.05 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model