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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 Miami Dolphins 4th & 9 at the 78

Miami Dolphins 0 – San Francisco 49ers 0

What Actually Happened

(10:47) 16-J.Bailey punts 58 yards to SF 20, Center-47-J.McQuaide. 19-J.Cowing to SF 28 for 8 yards (89-J.Hill).

The Three Options

GO -1.91 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 69, worth +1.75 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: San Francisco 49ers takes over around their own 78, worth -4.37 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (95 yards).

PUNT -1.52 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • San Francisco 49ers would take over around their own 35, worth -1.52 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model