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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 Atlanta Falcons 4th & 3 at the 80

Atlanta Falcons 40 – Arizona Cardinals 14

What Actually Happened

(1:17) 5-M.Bosher punts 55 yards to ARI 25, Center-46-J.Condo. 21-P.Peterson ran ob at ARI 32 for 7 yards (42-D.Riley).

The Three Options

GO -1.19 EP
  • 57% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 77, worth +0.46 EP
  • 43% chance to fail: Arizona Cardinals takes over around their own 80, worth -3.34 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.05 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Arizona Cardinals would take over around their own 37, worth -1.05 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model