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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 5 at the 70

Detroit Lions 13 – Dallas Cowboys 17

What Actually Happened

(5:59) 3-J.Fox punts 43 yards to DAL 27, Center-43-J.McQuaide, fair catch by 9-K.Turpin.

The Three Options

GO -1.16 EP
  • 49% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +1.44 EP
  • 51% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 70, worth -3.66 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -0.96 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 28, worth -0.96 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model