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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 Chicago Bears 4th & 17 at the 89

Chicago Bears 0 – San Francisco 49ers 7

What Actually Happened

(4:01) 19-T.Taylor punts 60 yards to SF 29, Center-46-S.Daly. 19-J.Cowing to SF 36 for 7 yards (39-J.Blackwell).

The Three Options

GO -3.34 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 72, worth +1.01 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 89, worth -5.26 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (106 yards).

PUNT -2.72 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 46, worth -2.72 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model