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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 Detroit Lions 4th & 15 at the 70

Detroit Lions 0 – Buffalo Bills 7

What Actually Happened

(7:16) 3-J.Fox punts 49 yards to BUF 21, Center-49-H.Hatten, fair catch by 19-G.Dortch.

The Three Options

GO -2.35 EP
  • 30% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 55, worth +1.92 EP
  • 70% chance to fail: Buffalo Bills takes over around their own 70, worth -4.15 EP
KICK

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

PUNT -1.39 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Buffalo Bills would take over around their own 28, worth -1.39 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model