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

Q4 Houston Texans 4th & 8 at the 58

Houston Texans 31 – Arizona Cardinals 21

What Actually Happened

(:20) 9-S.Lechler punts 36 yards to ARI 22, Center-46-J.Weeks, downed by HOU-52-B.Peters.

The Three Options

GO -0.47 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +0.31 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: Arizona Cardinals takes over around their own 58, worth -0.93 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (75 yards).

PUNT -0.07 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Arizona Cardinals would take over around their own 18, worth -0.07 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model