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

Q2 Detroit Lions 4th & 5 at the 55

Detroit Lions 3 – Dallas Cowboys 7

What Actually Happened

(:44) 3-J.Fox punts 46 yards to DAL 9, Center-43-J.McQuaide, fair catch by 9-K.Turpin.

The Three Options

GO -0.37 EP
  • 47% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 50, worth +1.85 EP
  • 53% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 55, worth -2.34 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (72 yards).

PUNT -0.23 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 16, worth -0.23 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model