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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 New England Patriots 4th & 6 at the 65

New England Patriots 9 – Denver Broncos 7

What Actually Happened

(6:17) 17-B.Baringer punts 51 yards to DEN 14, Center-49-J.Cardona. 19-M.Mims pushed ob at DEN 15 for 1 yard (53-C.Elliss).

The Three Options

GO -1.63 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 59, worth +1.53 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Denver Broncos takes over around their own 65, worth -3.72 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (82 yards).

PUNT -1.13 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Denver Broncos would take over around their own 23, worth -1.13 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model