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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 8 at the 73

Buffalo Bills 10 – Cincinnati Bengals 10

What Actually Happened

(13:43) 6-C.Schmidt punts 50 yards to CIN 23, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 12-A.Erickson pushed ob at CIN 28 for 5 yards (14-J.Webb).

The Three Options

GO -2.13 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.64 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Cincinnati Bengals takes over around their own 73, worth -4.29 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.69 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cincinnati Bengals would take over around their own 31, worth -1.69 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model