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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 New England Patriots 4th & 5 at the 75

New England Patriots 0 – Buffalo Bills 0

What Actually Happened

(9:15) 7-J.Bailey punts 15 yards to NE 40, Center-49-J.Cardona, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -2.00 EP
  • 47% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 70, worth +0.92 EP
  • 53% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 75, worth -4.59 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (92 yards).

PUNT -1.91 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 32, worth -1.91 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model