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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 8 at the 72

Miami Dolphins 0 – New Orleans Saints 10

What Actually Happened

(4:19) (Punt formation) 16-M.Haack punts 42 yards to NO 30, Center-92-J.Denney. 19-T.Ginn ran ob at NO 39 for 9 yards (92-J.Denney).

The Three Options

GO -1.85 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 64, worth +1.99 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 72, worth -4.23 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.21 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 30, worth -1.21 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model