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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 14 at the 73

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 – Carolina Panthers 3

What Actually Happened

(8:50) 5-J.Camarda punts 46 yards to CAR 27, Center-97-Z.Triner. 11-I.Smith-Marsette to CAR 35 for 8 yards (26-K.Merriweather, 41-K.Kieft).

The Three Options

GO -2.25 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 59, worth +2.17 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 73, worth -4.22 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.24 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 31, worth -1.24 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model