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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 San Francisco 49ers 4th & 9 at the 74

San Francisco 49ers 0 – Dallas Cowboys 7

What Actually Happened

(11:34) 5-B.Pinion punts 48 yards to DAL 26, Center-86-K.Nelson, out of bounds. Deflected by #85 N.Brown.

The Three Options

GO -1.97 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.06 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 74, worth -4.19 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (91 yards).

PUNT -1.06 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 32, worth -1.06 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model