7.1 Scrimmage plays and kickoffs. 7.1.1 Touchdown (6 points) 7.1.2 Field goal (3 points) 7.1.3 Safety (2 points)
7.2 Try plays. 7.2.1 Extra point (field goal - 1 point) 7.2.2 Two-point conversion (touchdown - 2 points) 7.2.2.1 Defensive conversion. 7.2.3 Safety (1 point) ...
7.3 Fair catch kick. 7.3.1 Defunct leagues.
Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone. In American football, a touchdown is worth six points and is followed by an extra point or two-point conversion attempt.
