In American football, a team can achieve a two-point score through a conversion attempt following a touchdown. After scoring a touchdown (worth six points), the scoring team has the option to attempt to score either one extra point via a kick through the uprights or two points by running or passing the ball into the end zone from the two-yard line. This attempt is similar to a touchdown play in its execution. If successful, the team earns two additional points.
The two-point conversion offers a strategic option for teams needing to close a point deficit or to potentially extend a lead to a specific margin. Its use has evolved over time, with rule changes impacting its frequency and strategic value. Teams might opt for a two-point attempt late in a game when trailing by a specific number of points that a successful conversion would help to close.
