NFL Approves extra point rule changes

[Chiefs4life24]

The NFL owners have approved rule changes to the extra point on Tuesday at the spring meetings in San Francisco, according to Bob Glauber of Newsday. The proposal that was eventually set forth by the competition committee -- the one which moves the extra point try without moving the yard-line for a two-point conversion attempt -- is the one that passed.

Currently the line of scrimmage for both the extra point and two-point conversion is at the 2-yard line. Kicking the extra point there -- the equivalent of a 20-yard field goal -- essentially makes a touchdown worth seven points because of the near-perfect accuracy of kickers from that distance. Kickers have made at least 99 percent of extra points in each of the last five seasons, and there hasn't even been a season under 97 percent since 1988.

The adoption of the two-point conversion in 1994 added a strategic wrinkle to game-calling. Teams had the choice to either take the safe extra point or go for two points by trying to get into the end zone from the 2-yard line. Last year, teams converted 47.5 percent (27 of 56) of their two-point attempts. Since the rule was adopted, there have been only four seasons with a success rate of better than 50 percent.

The reason this is significant is that other proposals that were voted on included a change that would move the two-point conversion attempt up to the 1-yard like, which would likely convince teams to go for it more. Last season, teams had a 57.5 percent success rate both rushing and throwing for touchdowns from the 1-yard line.

Now the ball will be placed at the 15-yard line for the extra point, making the kick a more difficult 33-yard attempt. Over the last five seasons, teams have made roughly 93 percent of field goals from that distance, meaning that the decision to kick the extra point is no longer a mere formality after scoring a touchdown.

Another interesting twist is that the ball will be live after the extra point or two-point conversion attempt. This means that the defense has a chance to score two points if they force a turnover. It makes the post-touchdown play a much more interesting one from a defensive perspective and will force teams to really consider the personnel they use on an extra point or two-point conversion attempt.

Seems like their might be a lot more 2 point tries
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/5/1...rsion-approved

[brdempsey69]

This is bizzare. We'll have to see how it plays out in the upcoming season.

[jap1]

Hmmm. I do like that it is a live play, but I'm not sure how I feel about moving the spot back. It will probably be for the better, though.

[Eydugstr]

The NFL owners have approved rule changes to the extra point on Tuesday at the spring meetings in San Francisco, according to Bob Glauber of Newsday. The proposal that was eventually set forth by the competition committee -- the one which moves the extra point try without moving the yard-line for a two-point conversion attempt -- is the one that passed.

Currently the line of scrimmage for both the extra point and two-point conversion is at the 2-yard line. Kicking the extra point there -- the equivalent of a 20-yard field goal -- essentially makes a touchdown worth seven points because of the near-perfect accuracy of kickers from that distance. Kickers have made at least 99 percent of extra points in each of the last five seasons, and there hasn't even been a season under 97 percent since 1988.

The adoption of the two-point conversion in 1994 added a strategic wrinkle to game-calling. Teams had the choice to either take the safe extra point or go for two points by trying to get into the end zone from the 2-yard line. Last year, teams converted 47.5 percent (27 of 56) of their two-point attempts. Since the rule was adopted, there have been only four seasons with a success rate of better than 50 percent.

The reason this is significant is that other proposals that were voted on included a change that would move the two-point conversion attempt up to the 1-yard like, which would likely convince teams to go for it more. Last season, teams had a 57.5 percent success rate both rushing and throwing for touchdowns from the 1-yard line.

Now the ball will be placed at the 15-yard line for the extra point, making the kick a more difficult 33-yard attempt. Over the last five seasons, teams have made roughly 93 percent of field goals from that distance, meaning that the decision to kick the extra point is no longer a mere formality after scoring a touchdown.

Another interesting twist is that the ball will be live after the extra point or two-point conversion attempt. This means that the defense has a chance to score two points if they force a turnover. It makes the post-touchdown play a much more interesting one from a defensive perspective and will force teams to really consider the personnel they use on an extra point or two-point conversion attempt.

Seems like their might be a lot more 2 point tries
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/5/1...rsion-approved

That's going to make things interesting. The rest of it's a little weird, given everything else that's going on in the league, but kicks after TD's were never 100% guaranteed anyhow.

[Seek]

Most NFL players hate the kicker as it is anyways. so why did the NFL just put more risk on the kicker to lose a game by missing a simple extra point. This could really affect a team later in the season as the weather starts to change making kicking more difficulet.

I don't like the rule. This is football not soccer. I can already see it now, a team struggles all came only to tie up a game in the last couple seconds only to have the kicker blow it on a long extra point.

[Chiefs4life24]

The owners have to approve it again next year if they want to continue this or not. Its just a trial thing this year

[doobs_05]

Thinking of the thrill if someone misses an Extra Point, or if it becomes like a 75% chance to make it, tie ball, comes down to a ~27 or 30 yard field goal. If the percentage gets lower, it means 2pt conversion will go up.

I doubt more ties happen because of it (once you score it's over anyways). would you rather see a game on the line after a TD from the original spot or would you rather watch a tie game with the PAT being attempted from the new proposed spot?

Also the only PAT i can ever remember being missed was when the Saints had a huge comeback against the Jags and did that last second play to get a TD, and they guy missed the PAT.

[ctchiefsfan]

I'm taking a wait and see attitude about this.