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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 & 12 at the 61

New Orleans Saints 41 – Dallas Cowboys 19

What Actually Happened

(9:43) 43-M.Hayball punts 49 yards to DAL 12, Center-49-Z.Wood, out of bounds.

The Three Options

GO -1.30 EP
  • 34% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 49, worth +2.65 EP
  • 66% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 61, worth -3.29 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (78 yards).

PUNT -0.94 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 20, worth -0.94 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model