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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 Houston Texans 4th & 4 at the 69

Houston Texans 0 – Chicago Bears 3

What Actually Happened

(10:11) 11-C.Johnston punts 51 yards to CHI 18, Center-46-J.Weeks. 18-D.Pettis ran ob at CHI 19 for 1 yard (23-E.Murray).

The Three Options

GO -1.53 EP
  • 49% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.24 EP
  • 51% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 69, worth -4.15 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (86 yards).

PUNT -1.46 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 27, worth -1.46 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model