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Every real option on this 4th down, priced in expected points, the same math behind every call this site grades. ?

Q1 Carolina Panthers 4th & 12 at the 57

Carolina Panthers 0 – New Orleans Saints 3

What Actually Happened

(8:22) 10-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to NO 13, Center-44-J.Jansen, fair catch by 80-J.Jackson.

The Three Options

GO -1.13 EP
  • 28% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 45, worth +3.25 EP
  • 72% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 57, worth -2.83 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (74 yards).

PUNT -0.31 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 17, worth -0.31 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model