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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 6 at the 66

Detroit Lions 0 – Houston Texans 7

What Actually Happened

(6:31) 3-J.Fox punts 40 yards to HOU 26, Center-49-H.Hatten. 82-S.Sims to HOU 43 for 17 yards (33-S.Vaki).

The Three Options

GO -1.26 EP
  • 46% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 60, worth +1.71 EP
  • 54% chance to fail: Houston Texans takes over around their own 66, worth -3.74 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (83 yards).

PUNT -0.88 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Houston Texans would take over around their own 24, worth -0.88 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model