Should The NFL Change OT Rules?

[Seaweed]

I think it should be each team gets the ball once

[juicername]

Of course, the current rule is ridiculous.

[jtoler]

I like it the way it is. each team does get the ball if the defense doesnt let the team score a td. I like the fact that both sides of the ball come into play. its to decide a winner after playing for 60 minutes so if u want to win better not give up more than a fg. if u let a team score a td they deserve to win and not u.

[DwightShrute]

Nope. Keep it the way it is. The Defense is also a part of the team. They only need to stop the other team from scoring a TD in order to give their Offense a shot. If they can't do that, too bad.

The NFL does OT better than college football.

The only change I might be persuaded to be in favor of is play the entire 10 minutes (or increase it to 15 minutes). Like they do in soccer. No sudden death. Especially in the playoffs.

[hawkwind]

NO

[SamsNCharge99]

yes...both teams get ball at 50 yard line

[thetrinity]

I have always liked the idea of playing the entire time. I would make it like the regular season OT though of 10 minutes 2 timeouts and a 2 minute warning.

[jjgold]

No
Solid rule

[d2bets]

I don't like the 10 minute quarter. You could have a +20.5 point dog lose. But each team should get a chance to answer. Go to sudden death after 2 scores.

[vitterd]

Of course it needs to be changed. Can’t let a coin flips decide these things. Both defenses were dead. Whoever won coin flips wins the game and that sucks. Both teams get the ball.

[nyplayer33]

Yes agreed....but bills strategy changes once kc scores the td....kc isn't going for broke there...how can u do it then

[nyplayer33]

Why are teams not using the 46 defense if they r wiped out...

[DwightShrute]

The score of The Kansas City Chiefs-Buffalo Bills game if the NFL had NCAA overtime rules

[MinnesotaFats]

They did after the Vikes/ Nola game.

Removed the FG only option (after a ridiculous 3rd &15 PI call)

[vitterd]

The score of The Kansas City Chiefs-Buffalo Bills game if the NFL had NCAA overtime rules

Pretty dumb meme. Even if that were true…. Better than a coin flip deciding it.

[trytrytry]

I like it this way, most exciting way to end it either way. you let the other team get a ball after a TD and now you get 4 downs for free to get the first down, first team did not have that advantage. and college rules from 25 are horrifical stupid just a gimmick like shootouts in NHL regular season are.

[thetrinity]

I bet they make it each team gets a chance no matter what next year. Twice in 4 years a coin flip decided a playoff game.

[DwightShrute]

Pretty dumb meme. Even if that were true…. Better than a coin flip deciding it.

[jackpot269]

Any rule is fair as long as its the same for both teams. I dont like the current system and have never liked the NFL overtime format. They are going to change, it maybe not next year. but its coming, Ever what change thay do make their want be anymore ties in regular season

[mjsuax13]

Yes, change it. Both teams should get a possession or just play an extra 15 minute quarter.

[DwightShrute]

Any rule is fair as long as its the same for both teams. I dont like the current system and have never liked the NFL overtime format. They are going to change, it maybe not next year. but its coming, Ever what change thay do make their want be anymore ties in regular season

before the OT rules was that any team that scored any points first won. Now it's a touchdown or a safely first score that ends it without the other team having a shot on Offense. I still haven't heard a better idea on how to do OT differently except mine in #4.

[pavyracer]

Maybe instead of a coin toss to start OT have each team kick 50 yard FGs until someone misses to determine who gets the ball first.

[krk1030]

For the playoffs just play another full 15 minute quarter.

[mjsuax13]

For the playoffs just play another full 15 minute quarter.

Agreed.

[jackpot269]

Maybe instead of a coin toss to start OT have each team kick 50 yard FGs until someone misses to determine who gets the ball first.

Pros hit 50 today like they did 40 just a few years ago make them kick 55 or 60

[jackpot269]

before the OT rules was that any team that scored any points first won. Now it's a touchdown or a safely first score that ends it without the other team having a shot on Offense. I still haven't heard a better idea on how to do OT differently except mine in #4.

That would work fine but keep in mind the NFL dont want then playing a whole 5th quarter . Be more likely to stay 10 or maybe 7.5. Injuries being the big factor

[Eddy Munny]

Nope. Keep it the way it is. The Defense is also a part of the team. They only need to stop the other team from scoring a TD in order to give their Offense a shot. If they can't do that, too bad.

The NFL does OT better than college football.

The only change I might be persuaded to be in favor of is play the entire 10 minutes (or increase it to 15 minutes). Like they do in soccer. No sudden death. Especially in the playoffs.

That's exactly right, so make KC's defense go out there gassed and try to stop Josh Allen the same way that Buffalo's gassed defense had to try and stop Mahomes.

[DwightShrute]

That's exactly right, so make KC's defense go out there gassed and try to stop Josh Allen the same way that Buffalo's gassed defense had to try and stop Mahomes.

What if the KC kick returner fumbled the OT kick-off and the Bills recovered the ball at the Chief's 20 and then Josh Allen trotted out his this offense and ran the ball once for no gain and then the Bills brought in their kicker and he kicked a 38-yard FG to win the game? Should the Chiefs have to get a chance to kick a FG or have Mahomes get the ball with his offense?

[Eddy Munny]

What if the KC kick returner fumbled the OT kick-off and the Bills recovered the ball at the Chief's 20 and then Josh Allen trotted out his this offense and ran the ball once for no gain and then the Bills brought in their kicker and he kicked a 38-yard FG to win the game? Should the Chiefs have to get a chance to kick a FG or have Mahomes get the ball with his offense?

That one's easy... Game over, Bills win.

Both teams had their shot and one turned it over. Fair play.

Just like offense and defense, special teams are also part of the team.

[stevenash]

Cowherd just said in a playoff game if there is an overtime the road team should have first choice to kick or receive.
Interesting.

[Eddy Munny]

Cowherd just said in a playoff game if there is an overtime the road team should have first choice to kick or receive.
Interesting.

Might as well just give the visitor the ball then.

[jtoler]

a coin flip didnt decide the game, the kc offense vs the bills defense decided it. which is why I disagree with the many people Ive saw last night all over utube saying this was the best game theyve ever seen, lack of defense. I cant call a game great when there's not much defense in it, but the casuals love that stuff.

[johnnyvegas13]

They could give them a full quarter

bur that would really fkkk them up for next weeks gm

[DwightShrute]

a coin flip didnt decide the game, the kc offense vs the bills defense decided it. which is why I disagree with the many people Ive saw last night all over utube saying this was the best game theyve ever seen, lack of defense. I cant call a game great when there's not much defense in it, but the casuals love that stuff.

[jackpot269]

Maybe they should have a spelling contest