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

Q4 Detroit Lions 4th & 8 at the 30

Detroit Lions 7 – Minnesota Vikings 13

What Actually Happened

(4:44) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

The Three Options

GO +0.81 EP
  • 36% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 22, worth +4.35 EP
  • 64% chance to fail: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 30, worth -1.15 EP
KICK +1.21 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • 82% chance to make a 47-yard field goal: 3 points, then Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 30 after the kickoff, worth +1.83 EP
  • 18% chance to miss: Minnesota Vikings takes over around their own 40, worth -1.62 EP
PUNT -0.28 EP
  • Minnesota Vikings would take over around their own 11, worth -0.28 EP

The Verdict

Chose KICK ✓ matched the model