In American football, a pick six occurs when a defensive player intercepts a pass and returns it to the opposition's end zone for a touchdown, resulting in six points

. The term "pick" refers to the interception, and "6" refers to the number of points awarded for a touchdown

. This play can shift the game's momentum and rattle the opposing quarterback

. The term "pick six" can also refer to a type of wager in horse racing where bettors select the winners of six consecutive races