A touchdown in American football is worth 6 points.

After scoring a touchdown, the team then gets a chance at:

  • An extra-point kick worth 1 point (making it 7 total if successful).
  • Or a two-point conversion play worth 2 points (making it 8 total if successful).

So the touchdown itself is 6 points; the 7 or 8 you often hear includes the follow‑up attempt.

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