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An extra point in the National Football League (NFL) is a field point scored by an NFL team following a touchdown. This differs from a two-point conversion play, which is the next best thing for an attack-minded team.
When a side scores a touchdown, they can then score extra points. Although there is a shot at getting two extra points, NFL teams usually choose to attempt the one-point conversion. To score an extra point, the team must kick the ball into the opposing team's goalpost, starting at the 15-yard line.
The extra-point conversion has become synonymous with all 32 teams in the NFL. Most coaches prefer attempting a single extra-point conversion over a two-point play.
Where is an NFL extra point from?
An extra point is taken from the 15-yard line in the National Football League and the 2-yard line in NCAA football. It is also crucial to note that the actual distance of an extra point kick is 33 yards from the holder to the goalposts in the NFL and 20 yards in college football.
There is a reason for the extra distance. The reason is that such extra distance allows the placekicker to kick the ball without being blocked. In the league, the long snapper lines up over the ball on the 15-yard line, then the designated holder lines up on the 23-yard line. Since the end zone is 10 yards long, adding that to where the ball is kicked from equals 33 yards.
Why don't teams opt for the two-point Conversion?
Since two points count higher than one, why don't more teams opt for a two-point conversion rather than a single-point conversion play? This is because kickers are likelier to hit the target than quarterbacks in that situation.
A quarterback is probably fresh off a back-breaking drive that took away his strength. However, the kicker only touches the ball a few times, with the one-point conversion being one of those few times.
However, coaches lean toward a two-point conversion in certain contexts. When a side is trailing by a lot, they attempt a two-pointer to quickly cut down the lead. Also, a coach might opt for a two-point conversion if their team is down by only one point. This is done to win the game rather than send it to overtime when the coach feels their team has a better chance of completing the two-point attempt than performing well in overtime.
Coaches think differently, and an aggressive shot-calling coach will likely pick a two-point conversion rather than a one-point one. Yes, we are looking at you, Lovie Smith.
