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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 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 2 at the 74

Arizona Cardinals 3 – Carolina Panthers 7

What Actually Happened

(:32) 14-A.Lee punts 48 yards to CAR 26, Center-46-A.Brewer. 12-S.Smith to CAR 35 for 9 yards (45-D.Gardeck).

The Three Options

GO -1.03 EP
  • 62% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 72, worth +0.54 EP
  • 38% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 74, worth -3.64 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (91 yards).

PUNT -0.75 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 32, worth -0.75 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model