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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 England Patriots 4th & 6 at the 71

New England Patriots 3 – New Orleans Saints 21

What Actually Happened

(13:43) 7-J.Bailey punts 41 yards to NO 30, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.56 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.95 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 71, worth -4.06 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.31 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 29, worth -1.31 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model