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

Q4 Detroit Lions 4th & 15 at the 93

Detroit Lions 17 – San Francisco 49ers 38

What Actually Happened

(13:48) 3-J.Fox punts 57 yards to SF 36, Center-47-S.Daly. 6-M.Sanu to SF 47 for 11 yards (39-J.Jacobs).

The Three Options

GO -3.33 EP
  • 32% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 78, worth +1.12 EP
  • 68% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 93, worth -5.39 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (110 yards).

PUNT -2.30 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 51, worth -2.30 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model