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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 15 at the 69

Detroit Lions 10 – Chicago Bears 17

What Actually Happened

(4:20) 3-J.Fox punts 51 yards to CHI 18, Center-47-S.Daly. 18-D.Pettis pushed ob at CHI 29 for 11 yards (45-J.Cabinda).

The Three Options

GO -1.94 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 54, worth +2.53 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Chicago Bears takes over around their own 69, worth -3.91 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.24 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Chicago Bears would take over around their own 27, worth -1.24 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model