NFL Owners Pass Playoff OT Rules Change

[The Regime]

New postseason overtime rules

 

• Both teams must have the opportunity to possess the ball once during the extra period, unless the team that receives the opening kickoff scores a touchdown on its initial possession, in which case it is the winner.

 

• If the team that possesses the ball first scores a field goal on its initial possession, the other team shall have the opportunity to possess the ball. If [that team] scores a touchdown on its possession, it is the winner. If the score is tied after [both teams have a] possession, the team next scoring by any method shall be the winner.

 

• If the score is tied at the end of a 15-minute overtime period, or if [the overtime period's] initial possession has not ended, another overtime period will begin, and play will continue until a score is made, regardless of how many 15-minute periods are necessary.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5022064

[Lkr]

its still stupid. who cares if the team scores a TD, both deserve the ball

[Lone Wolf]

I like the college football rule, to be honest.

[CaliCurbStomppa]

I like the college football rule, to be honest.

 

yeah why cant the nfl do it in the first place?

[bigdog17k]

I think it's a bit better than the old rule, but not by much. Basically a FG won't win it for you now, so teams will just look to score a TD and win. Same thing really... but I guess it will put a lot more pressure on to score.