Philadelphia has submitted a proposal to overhaul the NFL’s regular-season overtime rules.
Eagles Propose Overtime Rule Change to Align Regular Season with Playoffs
As the NFL’s annual league meeting approaches (March 30-April 2), the Philadelphia Eagles have submitted a proposal to overhaul the current regular-season overtime rules. Unlike the Green Bay Packers’ controversial bid to ban the “Brotherly Shove,” the Eagles’ proposal aims to improve the game by aligning regular-season and postseason overtime rules.
The Eagles suggest granting both teams an opportunity to possess the ball in overtime, regardless of the first possession’s outcome, and extending the overtime period to 15 minutes. Currently, regular-season overtime lasts 10 minutes and ends in sudden death if the first team scores a touchdown.
This change would address the frustration of games ending in ties, a scenario many fans find unsatisfying. While it may not eliminate ties entirely, it’s a step toward making overtime fairer and more exciting.
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