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Decision Replay

Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q2 Carolina Panthers 4th & 14 at the 67

Carolina Panthers 3 – San Francisco 49ers 21

What Actually Happened

(3:58) 5-M.Palardy punts 40 yards to SF 27, Center-44-J.Jansen. 13-R.James Jr. to SF 37 for 10 yards (18-D.White).

The Three Options

GO -2.06 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 53, worth +2.46 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 67, worth -3.75 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (84 yards).

PUNT -1.22 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 25, worth -1.22 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model