how much is a touchdown worth

In American football, a touchdown is worth 6 points.

After a touchdown, the scoring team can also try for:

• 1 extra point by kicking the ball through the uprights.

• 2 points with a two-point conversion play from short yardage.

So on a single scoring drive, a team can end up with 6, 7, or 8 points depending on what happens after the touchdown.