NFL Changing OT Rules in the Playoffs?

[grunewar]

It's a start, but, college is still better IMO......

NFL considers changing OT format for playoffs - ESPN

[Adam]

I've heard the proposal, "first team to score 6 in OT wins." This works just as well.

[bniu]

i like it the way it was. those are million dollar players, they should be able to play some defense. i don't want to see it in college or high school but NFL, it's fine the way it is.

[mikesears]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I've heard the proposal, "first team to score 6 in OT wins." This works just as well.

How about the first team to score at least 5. We have to consider the possibility of a safety. Does the NFL have the 1 point safety rule?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by mikesears

How about the first team to score at least 5. We have to consider the possibility of a safety. Does the NFL have the 1 point safety rule?

I like first to 4. Meaning you need a TD or at least 2 scores of any other type. But then again, I have no heartburn with the current NFL OT rules set. Only change that might be needed is moving the kick-off up to the 35 for OT. Saw a statistical analysis that showed when the NFL moved the kick-off from the 35 to the 30 thats when there was a significant rise in 'first possession" FG's.

Found it:

Prior to the change in 1994 coin-toss winners were 94-94-13 in OT.

After the change coin-toss winners were 145-95-4 through 12/31/09.

[Mike L]

Why not just ban field goals in OT?

[Robert Goodman]

They're pros, they ought to be able to play full periods.