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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 18 at the 81

Carolina Panthers 6 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19

What Actually Happened

(12:43) 10-L.Edwards punts 55 yards to TB 26, Center-44-J.Jansen. 38-K.Barner to TB 46 for 20 yards (82-T.Tremble; 44-J.Jansen).

The Three Options

GO -3.05 EP
  • 24% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 63, worth +2.17 EP
  • 76% chance to fail: Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes over around their own 81, worth -4.73 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -2.04 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers would take over around their own 38, worth -2.04 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model