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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 7 at the 72

New Orleans Saints 0 – Atlanta Falcons 0

What Actually Happened

(13:13) 39-L.Hedley punts 46 yards to ATL 26, Center-49-Z.Wood. 20-D.Alford to ATL 35 for 9 yards (48-J.Gray; 46-A.Prentice).

The Three Options

GO -2.12 EP
  • 41% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.35 EP
  • 59% chance to fail: Atlanta Falcons takes over around their own 72, worth -4.50 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (89 yards).

PUNT -1.99 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Atlanta Falcons would take over around their own 30, worth -1.99 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model