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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 Dallas Cowboys 4th & 9 at the 87

Dallas Cowboys 19 – New Orleans Saints 41

What Actually Happened

(7:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete deep right to 83-J.Brooks (29-P.Adebo).

The Three Options

GO -2.62 EP
What Happened
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 78, worth +0.99 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 87, worth -5.02 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (104 yards).

PUNT -2.08 EP
Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 45, worth -2.08 EP

The Verdict

Chose GO Model wanted PUNT instead — cost +0.54 EP