Interception -- 2point conversion (1 Viewer)

[I'm Rick James]

Why don't interceptions count if they occur during 2-point conversion?

Like the interception by the Chargers D at the end of the KC/SD game.

(I'm commish and a team wants to know why -- curious myself).

 

[TommyGilmore]

Because it's not a turnover. It's the same as an incomplete pass.

 

[SayWhat?]

No offensive or defensive stats of any sort are ever accumulated on 2 point conversion attempts including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, takeaways, etc.

 

[Buffaloes]

It is not counted as an official stat. If the conversion had been successful, Thigpen would not have an extra completion either. I think the only part that counts for stat purposes are the 2 points.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

No offensive or defensive stats of any sort are ever accumulated on 2 point conversion attempts including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, takeaways, etc.

except the 2 points

 

[I'm Rick James]

Thanks guys!!

 

[Andy Herron]

Stats don't count in that regard because it's not a timed play. (game clock)

 

[TommyGilmore]

Stats don't count in that regard because it's not a timed play. (game clock)

That's not why the stats don't count, otherwise you wouldn't count plays at the end of a half when there is a defensive penalty.

 

[tombonneau]

On a side note, does anyone know why unlike college the defense can't return an interception/fumble on a 2pt conversion to the other end for 2 pts? Or does that rule not even exist in college any more either? I can't recall ...

 

[TommyGilmore]

On a side note, does anyone know why unlike college the defense can't return an interception/fumble on a 2pt conversion to the other end for 2 pts? Or does that rule not even exist in college any more either? I can't recall ...

It's probably a holdover from the days when you could only go for 1 point on the PAT. It probably seemed illogical that the offense could only score 1 point on the play but the defense could score 2.And yes, the defense is still allowed to score on a college PAT.