NFL officially changes OT rules

[blm]

The NFL has changed its overtime rules for playoff games. Starting next season, if a team wins the coin toss and then kicks a field goal, the other team gets the ball. If the game is still tied after that, play will continue under the current sudden-death rules. Should the team winning the toss immediately score a touchdown, then the game is over.

Team owners voted 28-4 on Tuesday in favor of the proposal at the NFL meetings. The new rule applies only for postseason games.

The Associated Press: NFL changes overtime for playoff games

[Bouncer]

i always thought OT should be a full extra quarter. if the teams are still tied at the end, give them another full quarter, etc..

[dna9488]

About time, thats a good thing. Hate it when teams score 30 yards away resulting in a victory.

[Timma]

i always thought OT should be a full extra quarter. if the teams are still tied at the end, give them another full quarter, etc..

They used to do that years ago then changed it for some reason.

[Gods Son]

good rule,yeah timma i remember when they played a full 16 min ot

[Bouncer]

its the hillbiller ^ :D

sup bro

[Konitz]

Probably t.v. scheduling issues.