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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 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 5 at the 13

Arizona Cardinals 3 – New Orleans Saints 10

What Actually Happened

(5:23) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.

The Three Options

GO +2.15 EP
Model's Pick
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 8, worth +5.34 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 13, worth +0.14 EP
KICK +2.03 EP
What Happened
  • 96% chance to make a 30-yard field goal: 3 points, then New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 25 after the kickoff, worth +2.15 EP
  • 4% chance to miss: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 23, worth -0.49 EP
PUNT +0.27 EP
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 11, worth +0.27 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model