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

Q1 Detroit Lions 4th & 15 at the 67

Detroit Lions 0 – Atlanta Falcons 7

What Actually Happened

(3:41) 18-J.Locke punts 49 yards to ATL 18, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 19-A.Roberts to ATL 29 for 11 yards (35-M.Killebrew).

The Three Options

GO -1.75 EP
  • 28% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 52, worth +2.96 EP
  • 72% chance to fail: Atlanta Falcons takes over around their own 67, worth -3.59 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (84 yards).

PUNT -0.70 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Atlanta Falcons would take over around their own 25, worth -0.70 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model