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Safety

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A safety is scored in American Football when the ball becomes dead in the end zone of the offense. The defense is awarded 2 points for a safety.

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A safety can be scored when the ball carrier is tackled in their own end zone, or when the ball carrier steps out of bounds. Safeties are the only way a team can score without having possession of the football.

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