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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 New England Patriots 4th & 16 at the 66

New England Patriots 10 – Cincinnati Bengals 10

What Actually Happened

(1:45) (Punt formation) 7-J.Bailey punts 41 yards to CIN 25, Center-49-J.Cardona. 12-A.Erickson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-29-J.Bethel at CIN 23.

The Three Options

GO -1.96 EP
  • 27% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +2.44 EP
  • 73% chance to fail: Cincinnati Bengals takes over around their own 66, worth -3.60 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (83 yards).

PUNT -1.05 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Cincinnati Bengals would take over around their own 24, worth -1.05 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model