extra point

noun

: a point gained on a conversion in football

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Cameron Dicker kicked field goals of 21 and 37 yards in the first half and was successful on the extra point after Herbert’s run. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024 Mayfield found Ryan Miller for the one-yard touchdown, but instead of going for two for the lead, Todd Bowles opted for the extra point, which was good to tie the game at 24 apiece. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024 Though neither of them had experience dancing the Salsa, Jenn and Stephen were determined to win the judges hearts and win the extra points. —

Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Kicker Jake Bates is 11-for-11 on field goals and 27-of-28 on extra points, while punter Jack Fox ranks among the league-leaders in gross (52.5) and net (47.3). —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra point