2nd&10

The second and ten (2nd&10) is the most common outcome of the default first down. It means the loss, intentional grounding, or incomplete pass. An alternative is a successful pass but effective defense, causing the loss of yardage. This down is the play-caller’s dream as it doesn’t affect the drive’s success so much as the third down.

The offense tends to run the ball. These plays happen more frequently during the 2nd&10 down rather than others. That happens due to some discouragement after the previous incompletion. The defense needs to be very attentive to avoid their opponents gaining yardage ahead of the crucial third down.