4th Down Decision Rules
Decisions to go for it on 4th down are restricted by field position outside Q4.
Q1–Q3:
- Own 40 to midfield: 4th & 1 or shorter
- Opponent 50 to goal line: 4th & 5 or shorter
Q4: User discretion — go whenever you want.
Fakes: Fake punt and fake field goal are allowed at any time, in any quarter.