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

Q2 Carolina Panthers 4th & 6 at the 71

Carolina Panthers 3 – New Orleans Saints 3

What Actually Happened

(14:26) 10-J.Hekker punts 43 yards to NO 28, Center-44-J.Jansen. 22-R.Shaheed pushed ob at NO 44 for 16 yards (21-J.Chinn).

The Three Options

GO -1.85 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.51 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 71, worth -4.25 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (88 yards).

PUNT -1.74 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 29, worth -1.74 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model