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Football

ProfessorGAC

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2. Hope This Helps

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:26 PM

Apr 2

Saw them talking about these on ESPN.
The overtime rule now guarantees each team the ball once. Still 10 minutes.
So, both teams can score a TD, and still end in a tie. The rest of the rule is as before. One team gets a FG, the other gets a TD, game over. Neither team scores on first possession, any score wins.
The kickoff rule brings touch backs to the 35, to discourage kicking into the endzone. Really good defenses are expected to do it anyway.
Chain gangs will strictly be emergency usage, as ball placement will be electronic.
Finally, the "legal tampering" window has changed. Teams can now have Zoom calls with 52 hours to have preliminary discussions with free agents 52 hours before the league year begins.

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NFL approves new rules for the 2025 season - NBC News [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2 OP

Well that was revealing (NOT). They spent all their time talking about the "tush push" instead hlthe2b Apr 2 #1

Hope This Helps ProfessorGAC Apr 2 #2

Thanks. Yes, that is far more explanatory. hlthe2b Apr 2 #3

Electronic ball placement? Auggie Apr 2 #4

That's What They Said ProfessorGAC Apr 2 #5

Thanks for the additional info on the rule changes. nt TexasTowelie Apr 2 #6