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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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4th & 8 at the 63

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 – Dallas Cowboys 16

What Actually Happened

(3:53) 9-R.Dixon punts 49 yards to DAL 14, Center-86-E.Deckers. 9-K.Turpin to DAL 24 for 10 yards (52-C.Rozeboom).

The Three Options

GO -1.07 EP
  • 40% chance to convert: a fresh set of downs at the 55, worth +1.65 EP
  • 60% chance to fail: Dallas Cowboys takes over around their own 63, worth -2.90 EP
KICK

Too far to price a realistic field-goal try from here (80 yards).

PUNT -0.83 EP
What Happened Model's Pick
  • Dallas Cowboys would take over around their own 21, worth -0.83 EP

The Verdict

Chose PUNT ✓ matched the model