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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 7 at the 59

Miami Dolphins 0 – Buffalo Bills 21

What Actually Happened

(9:07) 5-M.Palardy punts 36 yards to BUF 23, Center-44-B.Ferguson, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -0.81 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 52, worth +2.78 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 59, worth -3.11 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (76 yards).

PUNT -0.58 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 18, worth -0.58 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model