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

Q2 Houston Texans 4th & 18 at the 65

Houston Texans 24 – Cleveland Browns 3

What Actually Happened

(1:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to CLE 16, Center-46-J.Weeks. 22-J.Peppers to CLE 21 for 5 yards (28-A.Blue).

The Three Options

GO -1.83 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 47, worth +2.73 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: Cleveland Browns takes over around their own 65, worth -3.37 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (82 yards).

PUNT -0.74 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cleveland Browns would take over around their own 23, worth -0.74 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model