A punt safety is a rare scoring play in American football, occurring when the receiving team downs the ball behind its own goal line after a punt. This awards two points to the kicking team and requires the receiving team to free-kick from their 20-yard line. It benefits defensive-minded special teams units, shifting field position decisively.
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