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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 Carolina Panthers 4th & 17 at the 75

Carolina Panthers 10 – New Orleans Saints 40

What Actually Happened

(11:32) 10-J.Hekker punts 11 yards to CAR 36, Center-44-J.Jansen, downed by CAR-44-J.Jansen.

The Three Options

GO -2.65 EP
  • 25% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 58, worth +2.28 EP
  • 75% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 75, worth -4.29 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (92 yards).

PUNT -1.36 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 32, worth -1.36 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model