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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 5 at the 61

Carolina Panthers 7 – New Orleans Saints 7

What Actually Happened

(13:17) 5-M.Palardy punts 48 yards to NO 13, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Lewis to NO 16 for 3 yards (27-K.Seymour).

The Three Options

GO -0.96 EP
  • 44% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 56, worth +2.21 EP
  • 56% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 61, worth -3.40 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (78 yards).

PUNT -0.73 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 20, worth -0.73 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model