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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 17 at the 96

New Orleans Saints 21 – Atlanta Falcons 10

What Actually Happened

(11:17) 4-B.Gillikin punts 38 yards to NO 42, Center-49-Z.Wood. 35-A.Williams to NO 32 for 10 yards (48-J.Gray).

The Three Options

GO -3.72 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 79, worth +0.99 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Atlanta Falcons takes over around their own 96, worth -5.83 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (113 yards).

PUNT -2.87 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Atlanta Falcons would take over around their own 53, worth -2.87 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model