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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 Houston Texans 4th & 3 at the 77

Houston Texans 10 – Cincinnati Bengals 9

What Actually Happened

(13:47) 9-S.Lechler punts 52 yards to CIN 25, Center-46-J.Weeks, fair catch by 12-A.Erickson.

The Three Options

GO -1.73 EP
  • 51% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 74, worth +0.84 EP
  • 49% chance to fail: Cincinnati Bengals takes over around their own 77, worth -4.44 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (94 yards).

PUNT -1.69 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cincinnati Bengals would take over around their own 34, worth -1.69 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model