gameshowfan91 1,181 Posted January 14 The NFL lets you decide how to do overtime. How would you do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeach_Eagle 32,677 Posted January 14 I have no big issue with how it is now. I had no big issue with how it was before. If they just played a full 15 minutes like a fifth 'quarter', I'd be fine with that too. Play a new quarter until there's a winner. If you get to an 8th 'quarter' and there's still no winner, it's a tie, I have no issue with that. Eliminate overtime in the regular season, I have no issue with that. Whatever they do, it's liable to make McNabb's head explode, though... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_EaglesFan89 21,124 Posted January 15 I think the one change I would make is I don't like the rule that if you score a TD on the first drive that ends the game. To me that's wrong because that then means the coin toss plays a huge importance. The other teams offense should get a chance to respond. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bwestbrook36 14,852 Posted January 15 Doesn't happen often enough for me to give a sheet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenskeeper 4,689 Posted January 15 23 hours ago, gameshowfan91 said: The NFL lets you decide how to do overtime. How would you do it? Go back to the old coin flip and first score wins. 15 minute O/T. If you lose the coin flip, play defense and get the ball back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKLYNYG 2,095 Posted January 15 11 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: I think the one change I would make is I don't like the rule that if you score a TD on the first drive that ends the game. To me that's wrong because that then means the coin toss plays a huge importance. The other teams offense should get a chance to respond. I’m with this. Both teams should get at least 1 possession. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPeeteRules 932 Posted January 15 15 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: I think the one change I would make is I don't like the rule that if you score a TD on the first drive that ends the game. To me that's wrong because that then means the coin toss plays a huge importance. The other teams offense should get a chance to respond. I think if that rule happen, teams would want to kick first. If the other team scored first, your offense would have 4 downs to get a first down the entire drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_EaglesFan89 21,124 Posted January 15 1 minute ago, RPeeteRules said: I think if that rule happen, teams would want to kick first. If the other team scored first, your offense would have 4 downs to get a first down the entire drive. That's fair... But I just don't think it is fair to put it on a coin toss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downundermike 35,393 Posted January 15 10 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said: Doesn't happen often enough for me to give a sheet. Kind of like the OP’s posts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPeeteRules 932 Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: That's fair... But I just don't think it is fair to put it on a coin toss. I agree. I could see the rule changed eventually, I just wonder if coaches will realize they should kick in OT first or not. Though one could argue that if the second team scores, the first team is in sudden death mode, so they’d have the advantage at that point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xzmattzx 1,680 Posted January 16 I would do a modified version of the NCAA. Trade possessions until someone gets more points on a possession. The only difference would be you start from the very beginning, with the kickoff and everything. If the team decides to do an onside kick and recovers it, then the receiving team's possession is over, and they have to stop the opponent from scoring completely to continue the game. Or, if a team turns the ball over, the possession is over. Basically, all of those would be 0 points, but they could continue the game if they held the opponent to 0 points on their complimenting possession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nipples 13,017 Posted January 16 Rock, paper, scissors. Best of 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxeaglesfanxx 1,107 Posted January 17 College rules? You go, I go, you go, I go, until team 2 can’t replicate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bwestbrook36 14,852 Posted January 17 7 minutes ago, xxeaglesfanxx said: College rules? You go, I go, you go, I go, until team 2 can’t replicate. I just don't think the NFL or the players want to extend the game any longer then it needs to be. These guys are at risk every play of being out for the season. Playing this back and forth game with the you go I go puts more beatings on these guys. Score and end the game period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eaglegenius 457 Posted January 17 On 1/15/2022 at 2:40 AM, UK_EaglesFan89 said: I think the one change I would make is I don't like the rule that if you score a TD on the first drive that ends the game. To me that's wrong because that then means the coin toss plays a huge importance. The other teams offense should get a chance to respond. Agreed. I thought it was a good idea until they implemented it. But it's clearly unfair. I think they should do one 15 minute period, and if no one wins by then, it's a tie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawkins4prez 1,796 Posted January 17 Personally I don't find anything wrong with a few ties a year. We're trying to keep the players healthy over a 17 game season now, right? How about NO overtime, except playoff games where you do college style and let it go hog wild. The best part about allowing teams to rack up 1-3 ties /yr? Less tie breaker BS at the end of the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20dawk4life 5,505 Posted January 17 On 1/15/2022 at 6:19 PM, RPeeteRules said: I think if that rule happen, teams would want to kick first. If the other team scored first, your offense would have 4 downs to get a first down the entire drive. And would know if they need a TD or if a FG is ok to extend the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnB 86 Posted January 18 On 1/15/2022 at 10:56 AM, 20dawk4life said: FG contest. this is actually not a bad idea. Kind of like in soccer it comes down to Penalty kicks in important games ie the World Cup. Best of 5. Back them up 5 yards each time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vee 667 Posted January 22 On 1/16/2022 at 7:20 PM, xxeaglesfanxx said: College rules? You go, I go, you go, I go, until team 2 can’t replicate. Actually, it's You go, I go, I go, You go, You go, I go, I go.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vee 667 Posted January 22 On 1/17/2022 at 11:16 PM, JohnB said: this is actually not a bad idea. Kind of like in soccer it comes down to Penalty kicks in important games ie the World Cup. Best of 5. Back them up 5 yards each time. Soccer has the worst way to end a tie. Lesser teams with a great kicker end up playing for the tie. That's not true to the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaliEagle 2,478 Posted January 23 I used to prefer sudden death OT with whoever scored points first wins. But, kickers have such great range now that I'm glad they switched to whoever scores a TD first wins and that a FG allows the other team a chance. So, I would just leave it as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJWolverEagle11 1,573 Posted January 23 On 1/16/2022 at 7:20 PM, xxeaglesfanxx said: College rules? You go, I go, you go, I go, until team 2 can’t replicate. I've thought that for years. Only thing I'd do dif is have the offenses start further back than the 25. Think that's too easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites