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Point After Touchdown (PAT)

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What Is The Definition Of Point After Touchdown (PAT) In Football?What Is Point After Touchdown (PAT) In Football? Definition & Meaning

1. After a team scores a touchdown, they’re allowed to either attempt a kick for an extra point or try to score two points by a two-point conversion.

Example

1. Akers lines up behind the holder and will try for the PAT that would tie the game at 14.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Football

Abbreviated As:

1. PAT

Also Known As:

1. Extra Point

 

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