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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 9 at the 69

Detroit Lions 14 – Dallas Cowboys 17

What Actually Happened

(1:56) 6-S.Martin punts 52 yards to DAL 17, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 10-T.Austin.

The Three Options

GO -1.46 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 60, worth +2.06 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 69, worth -3.51 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (86 yards).

PUNT -0.97 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 27, worth -0.97 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model