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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 Houston Texans 4th & 11 at the 97

Houston Texans 3 – Cleveland Browns 0

What Actually Happened

(5:00) 9-S.Lechler punts 41 yards to HOU 44, Center-46-J.Weeks. 22-J.Peppers pushed ob at HOU 27 for 17 yards (51-D.Cole).

The Three Options

GO -3.69 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 86, worth +0.62 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Cleveland Browns takes over around their own 97, worth -6.09 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (114 yards).

PUNT -2.71 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cleveland Browns would take over around their own 53, worth -2.71 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model