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

Q1 Arizona Cardinals 4th & 8 at the 64

Arizona Cardinals 0 – San Francisco 49ers 7

What Actually Happened

(4:33) 16-N.Cooney punts 48 yards to SF 16, Center-46-A.Brewer. 3-R.McCloud to SF 25 for 9 yards (0-Z.Pascal; 47-E.Turner).

The Three Options

GO -1.72 EP
  • 35% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 56, worth +2.05 EP
  • 65% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 64, worth -3.78 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (81 yards).

PUNT -1.18 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 22, worth -1.18 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model