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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 Orleans Saints 4th & 7 at the 62

New Orleans Saints 0 – Carolina Panthers 10

What Actually Happened

(8:39) 4-B.Gillikin punts 44 yards to CAR 18, Center-49-Z.Wood, fair catch by 12-S.Smith.

The Three Options

GO -1.42 EP
  • 38% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 55, worth +2.12 EP
  • 62% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 62, worth -3.61 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (79 yards).

PUNT -1.15 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 21, worth -1.15 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model