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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 New Orleans Saints 4th & 7 at the 70

New Orleans Saints 0 – Detroit Lions 7

What Actually Happened

(2:43) 17-R.Wright punts 46 yards to DET 24, Center-49-Z.Wood. 85-T.Kennedy to DET 26 for 2 yards (44-I.Stalbird).

The Three Options

GO -1.66 EP
  • 42% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 63, worth +1.64 EP
  • 58% chance to fail: Detroit Lions takes over around their own 70, worth -4.08 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (87 yards).

PUNT -1.43 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Detroit Lions would take over around their own 28, worth -1.43 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model