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NFL rules quiz

Check scoring and regulation timing against the league’s 2026 rulebook.

Writer: Ian St. ClairEditor: Mike Epifani

Scope: NFL 2026. Checked 2026-11-05; the score carries no reward.

1. How many points is a touchdown worth before the try?
2. How long is each regulation period?
3. What is the value of a field goal during ordinary play?
4. How many points does an ordinary safety award?

NFL rules quiz: answers and rule references

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  1. How many points is a touchdown worth before the try?

    Answer: Six. The touchdown itself adds six points. Any successful try is scored separately.

    Official rule 11-1-2 · source checked 2026-11-05

  2. How long is each regulation period?

    Answer: Fifteen minutes. Regulation has four fifteen-minute periods; overtime has its own rules.

    Official rule 4-1-1 · source checked 2026-11-05

  3. What is the value of a field goal during ordinary play?

    Answer: Three points. A field goal during ordinary play counts three points; a try kick is different.

    Official rule 11-1-2 · source checked 2026-11-05

  4. How many points does an ordinary safety award?

    Answer: Two. The standard scoring table awards two points for a safety.

    Official rule 11-1-2 · source checked 2026-11-05

Sources and scope

Checked November 5, 2026.

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