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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 18 at the 67

Dallas Cowboys 10 – New England Patriots 3

What Actually Happened

(12:05) 5-B.Anger punts 55 yards to NE 12, Center-44-T.Sieg. 81-D.Douglas to NE 10 for -2 yards (18-J.Tolbert).

The Three Options

GO -1.73 EP
  • 26% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +3.02 EP
  • 74% chance to fail: New England Patriots takes over around their own 67, worth -3.43 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (84 yards).

PUNT -0.65 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New England Patriots would take over around their own 25, worth -0.65 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model