What do you think of the new overtime rules?

[Deleted]

In the NFL playoffs, if a team wins the coin toss and receives the overtime kickoff, it does not automatically win the game if it kicks a field goal. The team that kicked off then gets a possession.

If the trailing team also kicks a field goal, the game continues. If it scores a touchdown, it wins. And if it does not get any points, it loses.

Good or bad, what do you think?

[stillontheroad]

I'm in favor of the general concept, but I don't see why it should only apply to the playoffs, since the outcome of any single regular season game could certainly affect a team making or not making the playoffs. Overtime is way too dependent on the coin flip when all a team has to do is get a few first downs and try a field goal to win.

Actually, I'd go further and change it so that each team gets a possession no matter what.

[NoNamePerson]

Call me the odd ball, but I love SUDDEN DEATH!! So I guess to answer the OP, I think it sucks.