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

Q2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 9 at the 73

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 – Carolina Panthers 3

What Actually Happened

(15:00) 16-T.Gill punts 52 yards to CAR 21, Center-86-E.Deckers. 3-R.Blackshear to CAR 24 for 3 yards (32-J.Hayes).

The Three Options

GO -1.84 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 64, worth +1.62 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: Carolina Panthers takes over around their own 73, worth -4.37 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (90 yards).

PUNT -1.67 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Carolina Panthers would take over around their own 31, worth -1.67 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model