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

Q3 Carolina Panthers 4th & 6 at the 71

Carolina Panthers 15 – New Orleans Saints 17

What Actually Happened

(14:09) 5-M.Palardy punts 33 yards to NO 38, Center-44-J.Jansen, downed by CAR-56-J.Carter.

The Three Options

GO -1.81 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.63 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 71, worth -4.19 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.63 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 29, worth -1.63 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model