2PT

Sports abbreviation · American Football

2PT stands for Two-point conversion, an American football abbreviation.

Scrimmage play after a touchdown in which the offense tries to reach the end zone again, from the 2-yard line in the NFL, for two points instead of kicking for one. Teams go for two when the margin makes it worthwhile, especially late in close games.

Example: Their 2PT pass fell incomplete, so the Eagles still trailed by four with five minutes left.

Usage notes

Adopted by college football in 1958 and by the NFL in 1994; the AFL used it from 1960 to 1969. Coaches consult charts that show when going for two is favored by the score difference. Also written 2-PT or "2-pt conversion" in scoring summaries.

Related abbreviations

More American football abbreviations

• ADP – Average draft position
• AFC – American Football Conference
• ATT – Attempts
• C – Center (American football)
• CB – Cornerback
• CFP – College Football Playoff
• CMP – Completions
• CPOY – Comeback Player of the Year
• DB – Defensive back
• DC – Defensive coordinator
• DE – Defensive end
• DL – Defensive line

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