<P> The CFL and NFL both implemented major changes to how conversions were attempted starting with their respective 2015 seasons . </P> <P> In the CFL, the line of scrimmage for a kick attempt moved back 20 yards to the 25 - yard line while the line of scrimmage for a two - point attempt moved forward two yards to the three - yard line . </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> <P> Finally, the NFL adopted the CFL rule allowing teams to waive "unnecessary" extra point attempts at the end of the game . Among the first prominent uses of this rule was following the Miracle in Motown Hail Mary pass by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers; the Packers elected not to attempt the extra point, settling instead for a 27 - 23 win over the Detroit Lions . </P>

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