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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 8 at the 73

Minnesota Vikings 17 – New York Giants 16

What Actually Happened

(4:37) 14-R.Wright punts 52 yards to NYG 21, Center-42-A.DePaola. 80-R.James to NYG 25 for 4 yards (29-K.Boyd, 91-P.Jones).

The Three Options

GO -1.99 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.30 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: New York Giants takes over around their own 73, worth -4.16 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.34 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New York Giants would take over around their own 31, worth -1.34 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model