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Touchdown

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Definition

A 6-point score in American Football achieved by carrying the ball into the endzone or catching it there.

A Touchdown (TD) is the primary method of scoring in American Football and Rugby. It is worth 6 points.

To score a touchdown, a player must carry the ball across the opponent's goal line or catch a pass within the endzone.

After a touchdown, the scoring team can attempt a 2-Point Conversion or kick an extra point.

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Fun Fact: If the same player scores a TD and the 2-point conversion, it's called an Octopus (8 points).

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