A "TD" in football is a "touchdown" and is worth 6 points. Following a TD, a team has an opportunity to score a "PAT," or point after touchdown. This can be a kick for one point, or a run for two points.
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Billy Andrews from Clinton Louisiana intercepted Joe Namath ran it back for a TD....
Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys ran 99 yards against the Minnesota Vikings on January 5, 1983.
Tom Brady in 2007 (50 TD's) Peyton Mannin in 2004 (49 TD's) Dan Marino in 1984 (48 TD's) and 86' (44 TD's) Kurt Warner in 1999 (41 TD's)