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

Q1 Detroit Lions 4th & 6 at the 71

Detroit Lions 7 – Dallas Cowboys 3

What Actually Happened

(1:28) 6-S.Martin punts 41 yards to DAL 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 10-T.Austin.

The Three Options

GO -1.17 EP
  • 44% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.14 EP
  • 56% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 71, worth -3.74 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -0.67 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 29, worth -0.67 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model