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NFL RULES
Field Goal
If the offense cannot score a touchdown, they can attempt to kick a fi eld goal. Worth three
points, a fi eld goal can be attempted from any point on the fi eld and on any down, but is
almost always attempted from within the 40-yard line and on 4th down. The kicked ball must
go through the goal posts to be successful.
Safety
If an offensive ball carrier is tackled inside their own end zone, the defense is awarded a safety
worth two points. Additionally, the defensive team gets possession of the football.