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Originally Posted by sidthekid42
The NFL needs to change their overtime rules. A victory in overtime usually (73.1% last year) comes down to who wins the coin toss, thus making it merely a game of chance. Not a drastic change is needed, but simply if the NFL changed the rule to the first team who scores six points is awarded the victory, it would make overtime games much more of thrillers. For example, a team who wins the coin toss could opt to either go for the touchdown for the victory, or kick a field goal and be halfway to victory. It would eliminate the boring offense when a team is at their opponents 30 or closer, and simply running the football to set up a field goal, which is boring. A team would need to score a touchdown on the first possesion to be victorious, also more exciting then a field goal, and it would put pressure on coach's playcalling and aggressiveness.
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While I would like to see a change to the current method, I am not overly opposed to the current method. The reason is that you can always argue that both teams had 60 minutes to win the game in regulation. In other words, by not winning the game outright in regulation, the teams are subjecting themselves to whatever OT method is in place. Furthermore, they are fully aware of what that method will be if it occurs. As far as the run plays to get a little closer for a field goal and get good lateral position for the attempt, it should be understood that strategic moves in all sports can be boring. Intentional walks and icing the puck are pretty dull too. At least people are hitting each other in football