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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 New England Patriots 4th & 15 at the 81

New England Patriots 7 – Kansas City Chiefs 23

What Actually Happened

(7:28) 7-J.Bailey punts 44 yards to KC 37, Center-49-J.Cardona. 17-M.Hardman to KC 44 for 7 yards (18-M.Slater, 34-R.Burkhead).

The Three Options

GO -2.75 EP
  • 30% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 66, worth +1.86 EP
  • 70% chance to fail: Kansas City Chiefs takes over around their own 81, worth -4.70 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.55 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Kansas City Chiefs would take over around their own 38, worth -1.55 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model