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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 Orleans Saints 4th & 8 at the 70

New Orleans Saints 10 – Minnesota Vikings 20

What Actually Happened

(1:50) 6-T.Morstead punts 46 yards to MIN 24, Center-49-Z.Wood. 35-M.Sherels pushed ob at MIN 34 for 10 yards (7-T.Hill).

The Three Options

GO -1.50 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 62, worth +2.07 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 70, worth -3.89 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -0.92 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 28, worth -0.92 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model