Just a reminder: new NFL Playoff OT rules

[godspeed]

Just a refresher since playoffs are here. The wrinkle of course is a team can't just win the toss, and come down and kick a quick FG for the win. Maybe more teams go for the knockout TD on the first drive instead of settling for the 3.

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/...udden-death-playoffs-offer-new-approach-to-ot

 

[Houston]

I don't like this rule.

 

[Senser81]

I don't like this rule.

"I don't like this rule, either!"​

Also, your clipart game is stale.

 

[Houston]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzpowxGfVFE[/ame]

Imagine if Hasselbeck had to say "We want the ball and we're gonna score, then stop them from scoring".

This rule is messing with history.

 

[MrBill]

The NFC championship 2010 rule. Don't know if I like it or not but I wish the NFL would make it the rule all of the time or none of the time. It's a little stupid to have different rules for different games depending on when they are played.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzpowxGfVFE

Imagine if Hasselbeck had to say "We want the ball and we're gonna score, then stop them from scoring".

This rule is messing with history.

TD ends the game, so he can still say this, then proceed to throw a pick 6, and still lose.

 

[Derrville]

Yeah the first team to score a TD still wins its just a FG wont win it unless the team has already had their shot to score, i think. I like that rule and wish it was implemented during the regular season as well.

 

[Cryolemon]

I can see this causing some confusion if there's an INT where the returner fumbles.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I can see this causing some confusion if there's an INT where the returner fumbles.

Not confusing at all.

Once the defender gains possession through an INT or fumble, that counts as a possession. So if he fumbles it back, and the other team has already scored, game over.

 

[BigBucs]

The Favre Rule

 

[Maynard]

stupid rule. better than before, but they half assed this rule. college OT is way better

 

[BigBucs]

stupid rule. better than before, but they half assed this rule. college OT is way better

No. It was fine the way it was to begin with. You get paid on both sides of the ball not just offense. Should have kept it the way it was, they are professional athletes who get paid to do a job not amateurs. You fuck up, there is no tomorrow.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

stupid rule. better than before, but they half assed this rule. college OT is way better

Is this a joke?

 

[Maynard]

i think it is. its way more exciting. the nfl rule is retarded. they should have just gave both teams 1 possession at least. what makes it dumb is if the first team scores a TD the 2nd team doesnt get a possession. Both should get 1 regardless

 

[EmpireWF]

The college rule is stupid in the pros. These are suppose to be THE BEST in THE WORLD. If a defense is not good enough to stop the offense, then they deserve to lose.

I don't mind the change, but it's enough...doesn't need more tweaking.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

The college rule isnt football. Its shit you play in the backyard. Special teams is one third of the game, and its eliminated. Plus, the forced 2-point coversions, it's just all so silly.

 

[Cryolemon]

Not confusing at all.

Once the defender gains possession through an INT or fumble, that counts as a possession. So if he fumbles it back, and the other team has already scored, game over.

It's not confusing to me or you, but I can see at least one announcer or even referee getting it wrong.

 

[MrBill]

i think it is. its way more exciting. the nfl rule is retarded. they should have just gave both teams 1 possession at least. what makes it dumb is if the first team scores a TD the 2nd team doesnt get a possession. Both should get 1 regardless

If they are going to change it at all, that is how it should be :yep:

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I would prefer first team to 5, but this is better than sudden death by a mile.

 

[Fox1994]

I'd prefer either college, or a version like basketball (shortened extra period; winner at the end wins the game).