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

Q3 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 1 at the 66

Minnesota Vikings 27 – New Orleans Saints 11

What Actually Happened

(3:06) 14-R.Wright punts 50 yards to NO 16, Center-42-A.DePaola, fair catch by 22-R.Shaheed.

The Three Options

GO +0.24 EP
Model's Pick
  • 72% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.77 EP
  • 28% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 66, worth -3.61 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (83 yards).

PUNT -0.73 EP
What Happened
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 24, worth -0.73 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT Model wanted GO instead — cost +0.97 EP