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What is Touchdown in American Football?

The main score, worth 6 points: carrying the ball across the opponent's goal line or catching a pass in the end zone. It earns a bonus attempt — an extra-point kick or a two-point conversion.

Example: He broke two tackles and dived into the corner of the end zone for the touchdown.

Related terms

Field goalExtra pointTwo-point conversionSafetyDownFirst downLine of scrimmageSnap
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