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

Q1 Houston Texans 4th & 6 at the 60

Houston Texans 0 – Carolina Panthers 0

What Actually Happened

(12:45) 11-C.Johnston punts 53 yards to CAR 7, Center-46-J.Weeks. 13-A.Erickson to CAR 12 for 5 yards (15-C.Moore).

The Three Options

GO -0.67 EP
  • 39% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 54, worth +3.14 EP
  • 61% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 60, worth -3.14 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (77 yards).

PUNT -0.36 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 19, worth -0.36 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model