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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 Minnesota Vikings 4th & 16 at the 81

Minnesota Vikings 0 – Detroit Lions 0

What Actually Happened

(13:32) 17-R.Wright punts 48 yards to DET 33, Center-42-A.DePaola. 11-K.Raymond to DET 37 for 4 yards (40-S.Takitaki; 32-T.Chandler).

The Three Options

GO -2.62 EP
  • 30% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 65, worth +2.29 EP
  • 70% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 81, worth -4.69 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (98 yards).

PUNT -1.82 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 38, worth -1.82 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model