<P> In the NFL , the line of scrimmage for a kick attempt moved back 13 yards to the 15 - yard line , effectively placing the ball the same distance from the goalposts as in the CFL . The line of scrimmage for a two - point attempt remained at the two - yard line . However , NFL defenses became able to run back failed conversion attempts for a two - point score . On December 6 , 2015 , New Orleans Saints linebacker Stephone Anthony became the first player in NFL history to do so , after New Orleans blocked an extra-point kick by the Carolina Panthers . </P>
<P> In the NFL , the line of scrimmage for a kick attempt moved back 13 yards to the 15 - yard line , effectively placing the ball the same distance from the goalposts as in the CFL . The line of scrimmage for a two - point attempt remained at the two - yard line . However , NFL defenses became able to run back failed conversion attempts for a two - point score . On December 6 , 2015 , New Orleans Saints linebacker Stephone Anthony became the first player in NFL history to do so , after New Orleans blocked an extra-point kick by the Carolina Panthers . </P>
where does the extra point get kicked from
where does the extra point get kicked from
15 - yard line
15 - yard line