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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 4 at the 81

Miami Dolphins 7 – Buffalo Bills 0

What Actually Happened

(1:59) (Punt formation) 2-M.Haack punts 36 yards to BUF 45, Center-92-J.Denney, downed by MIA-31-C.Armstrong.

The Three Options

GO -1.72 EP
  • 48% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 77, worth +1.35 EP
  • 52% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 81, worth -4.51 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.44 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 38, worth -1.44 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model