Touchdown: 6 points; Extra point (PAT): 1 point from 5-yard line, 2 points from 10-yard line; Trailing-team possession option (new exception to Rule 8-3-9, effective 2026-27): instead of attempting a try, a team trailing on the scoreboard may elect to retain possession, taking over on fourth down...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a safety automatically gives their team 2 points, forgetting that it's actually awarded to the defense for recovering a fumble in their end zone. This oversight leads to much debate over whether a safety should be considered an offensive or defensive play in terms of scoring.
