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I?m not a fan of the current OT rules. Wish they would change to play 1st OT period to the end & if needed a 2nd OT with current rules. Just think each team should have the opportunity to possess the ball on O. I had Minn catching 7.5 points so it was good for me but these teams have sooo much on the line for these playoff games, OT is a crock of sh@t!!!

I?m curious what the winning percentage is for the team that wins the coin toss in OT? Anyone know stats on OT winners?
 
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Amazes me the difference personnel makes, Lattimore turned his ankle and replacement gave up that long completion to AT to the 2 yard line. Patrick Chung same thing ankle last night, Brooks his replacement gave up a touchdown on his first play in the game to Tennessee TE, and that big third and eight for Tennessee on their last drive.
 
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gjn23 said:
Sounds like despite the rules the outcome is basically 50-50.....not sure what the problem is.
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The problem happens when one team never sees the ball, but you know that.

Now, we all know how you live to piss on people, so this is where you say, "They should have stopped them!"
 
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yyz said:
The problem happens when one team never sees the ball, but you know that.

Now, we all know how you live to piss on people, so this is where you say, "They should have stopped them!"
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They should have stopped them!

All they need to do is: turnover, punt, field goal and they get a chance to win (think their td % allowed was below 20%)

Hell a kickoff that forces a short return and maybe a penalty or three and out and brees needs about 20-30 yards for a chance to win with a fg....sounds like an advantage!

If the numbers are correct and its 52-48 then it's set up pretty good.
 
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My Take.....

My Take.....

My take on OT is kind of a mix of the aforementioned takes...

A) Like baseball, the visitor gets the first chance. After their possession, the home team gets their chance. If tied after both team?s possessions, sudden death.

B) Whichever team scores to force overtime, plays defense first in OT. I say this way bc usually the team that ties it scores at the end to force OT. OT is simply the continuation of the game, hence last team that scored plays D first. OR they could just make it a true continuation from how regulation ended?would take some strategy in regard to scoring?not too fast to leave too much time for the other team?or the risk of missing a last second FG and then it becomes a moot point. This way would make for some last second Hail Mary?s to try to draw a flag instead of just a kneel down knowing OT is in the bag.

Regardless to either of the ways described, a quarter WOULD NOT be needed or decide anything!
 
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How to fix the NFL's flawed overtime rules

Dan WetzelColumnist,Yahoo Sports?January 9, 2020

https://sports.yahoo.com/how-to-fix-the-nf-ls-flawed-overtime-rules-201438320.html

The NFL?s overtime system is broken.

The current overtime system dates back to 2010 ? a pseudo-sudden death (or ?victory,? if you are an optimist) format. The team that receives the opening kickoff in the extra session can end the game with a touchdown. If they only kick a field goal, or don?t score at all, the other team gets a chance, and then the next score wins.

Just eight of the 85 playoff games (9.4 percent) played since 2010 have gone to overtime. However, in six of those eight games (75 percent) the team that won the coin flip went down and scored a TD to end the game immediately, which is exactly what the Vikings did to Drew Brees and the Saints on Sunday.

Coin flips shouldn?t carry such significance. The regular season is one thing. The playoffs (or even Super Bowl LI, New England over Atlanta) are another, which is why there is a need for a simple solution:

Each team must get possession, or at least have the ball kicked to them, before the game can end. If the first team to receive scores a touchdown (or field goal) they then have to kick off to the other team. (They could try a daring onside kick if they want, they just need to kick it.)

If they don?t score, then turn the ball over via downs, punt or turnover, next score wins. Any defensive score wins it, too.

That?s pretty much it.

Oh, and eliminate the coin flip altogether. Give the home team ? or team with better record if it's a Super Bowl ? the choice to kick or receive. This increases the importance of the regular season. Kicking would be an advantage because you?d know if you need a touchdown or just a field goal when you get the ball. It would also potentially ensure better field position if you get a stop or turnover.

Player safety is important, but this would have required just six extra possessions over the last decade. It wouldn?t cause any of those marathon college overtime games.

It certainly seems like a fair trade to end coin flips causing a Patrick Mahomes or Drew Brees to be eliminated without even seeing the field in overtime.
 
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I hate college OT and honestly wish college and NFL regular season games just ended in a tie. Of course you have to break the tie in the playoffs. Its not perfect but I'm ok w the current rules. I think its way better than sudden death. I hate the 10-minute rule but I'm ok w the playoffs.

I don't think just b/c its 52/48 or whatever, that makes it fair or good. Maybe we could use a coin toss to determine the winner...the odds are 50/50. Or a free throw shootout...or to make it relevant we could do 5 field goals from a certain distance and no one can kick more than once. Hope you've got some former high school kickers/punters/soccer players on your squad.
 
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