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Here's how overtime works in NFL playoffs
What are the NFL overtime rules in the 2025 playoffs? Here's the answer.
Let’s jump in with the rules, via the NFL’s Football Operations site: If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period — or if the second team’s initial possession has not ended — the teams will play another overtime period. Play will continue regardless of how many overtime periods are needed for a winner to be determined.
NFL Playoffs overtime rules, explained for 2025
NFL fans witnessed something never seen before. A lead change on the final play of the Super Bowl. The reason? Super Bowl LVIII became the first playoff game under the league’s new overtime rules for the postseason,
NFL playoff primer: Taunting rules will be ‘strictly enforced’
The NFL told teams this week that its sportsmanship-related rules will be “strictly enforced” during the postseason. That message was delivered in a Wednesday memo from Perry Fewell, the league’s senior vice president of officiating communications and administration, to general managers and head coaches.
What are the overtime rules in the 2025 NFL playoffs and Super Bowl?
The controversial overtime matchup between the Bills and Chiefs two seasons ago was a key motivator for the new postseason overtime rules.
NFL overtime rules: Here's how overtime works in the NFL playoffs
Last year's Super Bowl came down to overtime with the Kansas City Chiefs winning 25-22 over the San Francisco 49ers. It was the first overtime postseason game since the 2022 AFC championship game.
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NFL continues to grapple with rules on late quarterback hits
The verdict was clear. Al-Shaair's hit in Week 13 violated the
NFL rulebook
, which prohibits a defender from making ...
Sportskeeda
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Bill Belichick gives honest opinion as Matthew Stafford's incomplete pass ignites debate: "There's no rules to help the defense"
The NFL rules and officiating are seemingly skewed in the offense's favor for years but fans, analysts, and even coaches like ...
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49ers Caught Breaking NFL Rules Amidst Coaching Changes
The San Francisco 49ers violated the NFL's hiring rules by not completing the necessary steps during the interviewing process ...
ESPN
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What is the NFL free-kick rule? Inside Chargers' feat
What is the free-kick rule, and why is it so rare? According to the
NFL rulebook
, a free kick is a kickoff, safety kick or onside kick that puts the ball in play to start a free kick down.
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NFL rules are slowing down the New Orleans Saints head coach search
NFL rules are slowing down the New Orleans Saints head coach search. Joe Brady, Kellen Moore, and Kliff Kingsbury can’t ...
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This is how teams stop the clock in NFL games: What are the rules regarding out of bounds?
In the NFL, clock management is just as important as physical attributes. What are the rules for stopping the clock during a ...
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on MSN
NFL sends teams memo about 'importance of sportsmanship' before start of 2025 playoffs
"This memo is a reminder that the NFL standard of Sportsmanship will be strictly enforced during the playoffs. Please assist ...
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What Final Data From 2024 Season Shows About Impact of NFL's New Kickoff Rules
With Week 18 wrapping up on Sunday night, the first season of the dynamic kickoff concluded. On Tuesday, ESPN's Kevin Seifert ...
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