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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 17 at the 86

Carolina Panthers 30 – New England Patriots 23

What Actually Happened

(7:34) 5-M.Palardy punts 35 yards to CAR 49, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 80-D.Amendola.

The Three Options

GO -3.38 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 69, worth +1.28 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 86, worth -5.00 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (103 yards).

PUNT -2.10 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 44, worth -2.10 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model