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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 Buffalo Bills 4th & 6 at the 76

Buffalo Bills 3 – New Orleans Saints 7

What Actually Happened

(13:59) 6-C.Schmidt punts 34 yards to NO 42, Center-69-R.Ferguson. 19-T.Ginn to BUF 48 for 10 yards (35-M.Tolbert).

The Three Options

GO -1.65 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +1.81 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 76, worth -4.07 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (93 yards).

PUNT -0.98 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 34, worth -0.98 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model