What Is An Octopus In Football?

An octopus in American football occurs when the same player who scored a touchdown afterward scores the two-point conversion. Six points for the touchdown plus two points for the conversion give eight points in one go. That is why it is called an octopus.

For an octopus to be valid, the same player must be the one in possession of the ball when entering the end zone for both the touchdown and the two-point conversion. Additionally, the two-point conversion must follow the touchdown subsequently for it to be taken into account for the octopus.

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