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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 15 at the 80

Minnesota Vikings 10 – New England Patriots 17

What Actually Happened

(14:22) 6-M.Wile punts 53 yards to NE 27, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-J.Edelman to 50 for 23 yards (27-J.Kearse).

The Three Options

GO -2.73 EP
  • 29% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.66 EP
  • 71% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 80, worth -4.52 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (97 yards).

PUNT -1.79 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 37, worth -1.79 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model