Definition
A "touchback" in American football occurs when the ball becomes dead in a team's own end zone and is legally in their possession, or when a kick goes into the end zone. 🏈 The result is that the team gets possession of the ball at their own 25-yard line. It's usually a better outcome than giving the other team field position. A touchback can change the momentum of the game. It's a specific rule with strategic implications. It offers a chance for the team to regroup and advance.