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

Q3 Miami Dolphins 4th & 12 at the 57

Miami Dolphins 16 – New Orleans Saints 8

What Actually Happened

(:22) 16-J.Bailey punts 45 yards to NO 12, Center-49-J.Cardona, fair catch by 11-D.Pettis.

The Three Options

GO -1.23 EP
  • 31% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 45, worth +2.77 EP
  • 69% chance to fail: New Orleans Saints takes over around their own 57, worth -3.04 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -0.70 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • New Orleans Saints would take over around their own 17, worth -0.70 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model