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

Q2 New York Giants 4th & 8 at the 58

New York Giants 3 – Dallas Cowboys 9

What Actually Happened

(8:24) 9-R.Dixon punts 50 yards to DAL 8, Center-58-C.Kreiter, fair catch by 88-C.Lamb.

The Three Options

GO -0.99 EP
  • 34% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +2.85 EP
  • 66% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 58, worth -2.94 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (75 yards).

PUNT -0.76 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 18, worth -0.76 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model