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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 Indianapolis Colts 4th & 15 at the 80

Indianapolis Colts 17 – New Orleans Saints 14

What Actually Happened

(6:37) 8-R.Sanchez punts 57 yards to NO 23, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 22-R.Shaheed to NO 37 for 14 yards (50-S.Olubi, 85-A.Ogletree).

The Three Options

GO -2.48 EP
  • 29% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.00 EP
  • 71% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 80, worth -4.29 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (97 yards).

PUNT -1.70 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 37, worth -1.70 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model