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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 & 10 at the 81

New Orleans Saints 41 – Atlanta Falcons 17

What Actually Happened

(6:39) 39-L.Hedley punts 50 yards to ATL 31, Center-49-Z.Wood. 20-D.Alford to ATL 32 for 1 yard (48-J.Gray).

The Three Options

GO -2.52 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 71, worth +1.32 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Atlanta Falcons takes over around their own 81, worth -4.65 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.93 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Atlanta Falcons would take over around their own 38, worth -1.93 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model