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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 8 at the 73

Dallas Cowboys 3 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3

What Actually Happened

(4:03) 5-B.Anger punts 52 yards to TB 21, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 1-J.Darden pushed ob at TB 31 for 10 yards (20-T.Pollard).

The Three Options

GO -1.69 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.97 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes over around their own 73, worth -4.10 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.08 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers would take over around their own 31, worth -1.08 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model