First, let’s cover the positive points. Whenever one of your players get a touchdown they get 6 points. They also get 3 points every field goal. There is even points being handed out for running. For every 10 yards a player runs while rushing or receiving they get 1 point. Even when they catch a fumble they get 2 points.
There aren't just positive points, for bad plays like penalties they lose points along with running in the wrong