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

Q4 New Orleans Saints 4th & 8 at the 67

New Orleans Saints 14 – Carolina Panthers 6

What Actually Happened

(12:23) 39-L.Hedley punts 43 yards to CAR 24, Center-49-Z.Wood, fair catch by 11-I.Smith-Marsette.

The Three Options

GO -1.40 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 59, worth +2.09 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 67, worth -3.69 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.92 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 25, worth -0.92 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model