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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 & 8 at the 90

Carolina Panthers 10 – New Orleans Saints 9

What Actually Happened

(8:04) 10-L.Edwards punts 39 yards to CAR 49, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Harris to CAR 47 for 2 yards (23-S.Thomas-Oliver).

The Three Options

GO -3.17 EP
  • 37% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 82, worth +0.57 EP
  • 63% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 90, worth -5.42 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (107 yards).

PUNT -2.78 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 47, worth -2.78 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model