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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q4 Houston Texans 4th & 7 at the 72

Houston Texans 23 – Dallas Cowboys 20

What Actually Happened

(13:32) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to DAL 12, Center-46-J.Weeks, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -2.15 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.54 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 72, worth -4.26 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.43 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 30, worth -1.43 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model