NFL shortens OT

[cowboys5xsbs]

Get ready for more ties in the NFL.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

NFL owners approve shortening overtime to 10 minutes

 

[Fountain City Blues]

That would have changed last season significantly if this rule were in place.

 

[YankeeRebel]

That would have changed last season significantly if this rule were in place.

Significantly?

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Significantly?

In terms of standings yes. The obvious example that comes to mind is the Raiders would have won the division.

 

[YankeeRebel]

In terms of standings yes. The obvious example that comes to mind is the Raiders would have won the division.

And with no starting LT and QB you think some significant change would have taken place?

 

[bksballer89]

I feel like they should go back to sudden death OT if they're going this route unless they actually want to see more ties.

Within the next 3 years, we are going to see a team finish the year with multiple ties

 

[Fountain City Blues]

And with no starting LT and QB you think some significant change would have taken place?

I think the obvious explanation here is we are working from different definitions of significant. I'd say going from a 5 to 2 seed is significant.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I think the obvious explanation here is we are working from different definitions of significant. I'd say going from a 5 to 2 seed is significant.

And I don't agree at all, not if you still make the playoffs. If that tie eliminated your from the playoffs then I might agree.

 

[soxfan1468927]

And I don't agree at all, not if you still make the playoffs. If that tie eliminated your from the playoffs then I might agree.

I mean it probably would have meant Chiefs at Patriots for the Divisional Round.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I thought baseball needed more to address the Extra Inning problem, than the NFL with the Overtimes

 

[YankeeRebel]

I thought baseball needed more to address the Extra Inning problem, than the NFL with the Overtimes

Agree anytime we can get baseball off the air we are better served.

 

[rmilia1]

I prefer the college rule. Far more exciting. A few tweeks for the NFL would be needed but if you're going to start changing the fabric of the game you may as well go to the more exciting rule

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Meh, if player safety is the excuse just get rid of OT in the regular season. Rainbro me.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I prefer the college rule. Far more exciting. A few tweeks for the NFL would be needed but if you're going to start changing the fabric of the game you may as well go to the more exciting rule

Anything that helps to keep Matt Ryan far far away from ever being near a SB again

 

[YankeeRebel]

I never understood what the big deal was with a tie anyway.

 

[rmilia1]

Anything that helps to keep Matt Ryan far far away from ever being near a SB again

Ryan played great and his team lost in OT. It happens. If other teams in the NFC want to stop him they should try not losing by 20+ in the playoffs

 

[USCDoom]

That would have changed last season significantly if this rule were in place.

The Bucs would have made the Playoffs.....

 

[USCDoom]

In terms of standings yes. The obvious example that comes to mind is the Raiders would have won the division.

No they would not have.

The Raiders beat the Bucs with like 2 Minutes left in OT. That game goes to a Tie, The Raiders lose a Win and the Bucs lose a Loss.

Bucs would have finished 9-6-1 to Detroits 9-7.
Oakland would have Finished 11-4-1

 

[USCDoom]

Miami does not make the Playoff either I dont think.

Chiefs Beat Broncos on last second FG in OT.
Broncos are now 9-6-1, Chiefs still win Division at 11-4-1.

Miami beat Buffalo on last second FG in OT.
Miami is now 9-6-1.

Dont know about Tie Breakers though...