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PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,921 posts) Sun Dec 1, 2019, 09:55 PM Dec 2019

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I was watching highlights of today's Raiders-Chiefs game. At the very end, the Raiders made a touchdown. Then, the extra point was blocked, grabbed by a Chiefs player who ran it all the way to their endzone. Why was that only worth 2 points, and not the normal 6 of a regular touchdown?

Also, earlier in the game they did something that only gained one point, but since I was watching the highlights, and not the entire game, I'm befuddled about that also.

I appreciate help here.

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Question related to scoring. [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 OP

No one can score a touchdown on an extra point attempt. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 2019 #1

It's as if the Raiders were going for 2 underpants Dec 2019 #2

It's because the turnover was on the Point after attempt The Polack MSgt Dec 2019 #3

Thanks to everyone who responded. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #4

I think the problem started w/ the origin of the game (long but you might like it - it's ok if not) ArizonaLib Dec 2019 #5

Thank you so much for that explanation. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #6

I am just learning about Rugby ArizonaLib Dec 2019 #7

Since in this country Rugby is a club sport, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #8