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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 Denver Broncos 4th & 16 at the 65

Denver Broncos 3 – Carolina Panthers 17

What Actually Happened

(4:23) 17-C.Waitman punts 56 yards to CAR 9, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer. 20-R.Blackshear to CAR 15 for 6 yards (15-J.Virgil, 40-J.Strnad).

The Three Options

GO -1.90 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.80 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 65, worth -3.58 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (82 yards).

PUNT -0.81 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 23, worth -0.81 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model