<P> On a fair - catch kick, the clock starts at the kick and stops at the end of the play . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A team on offense that has the higher score seeks to use as much time as possible . A drive that scores no points may nevertheless benefit the team by taking time off the clock . The team may: </P>

When do they stop the clock in football