What are the big shifts in the NFL's new overtime rules for the 2025 season? The big internal revamping knocks 2025!
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Not for the first time, fans debate continues over the NFL overtime change
This is definitely not the first time; the NFL is changing its overtime format again. During its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 2, the league approved the amendments.The meeting involved 32 teams as they voted for rule changes. The proposal was tabled by the Philadelphia Eagles that would bring overtime rule changes in both regular season and playoff games.As the shift began to start, it was reported that during the 2025 season, both teams will receive possession in overtime during the regular season games.In a change, both teams get a crack at the ball in OT- until and unless the squad that starts with it punches in a touchdown. Now, there is a greenlit after years of debate.The greenlit change is that the initial rule was proposed for 15 minutes, but now it has been amended to 10 minutes. It has been mentioned that the idea is to create more fairness, which was missing eventually.A big overhaul this time for the 2025 season involves penalties that can be reviewed. Some of the changes made under new policy according to Pro Football talk are- 'hits on a defenseless player, grabbing the facemask, performing a horse-collar tackle, tripping, and running into or roughing the kicker.'This is not the end, the NFL has decided to use Sony's Hawk-Eye cameras to measure the touchdowns in the season. It will also use six 8K cameras to track the ball's position on the field.With a modified rule of changes, the NFL is making a major comeback for the 2025 season. The new rule will move touchbacks to the 35-yard line in 2025.According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, under the new bench of rules, the league has been expecting a number jump of 60-70 percent. Almost the same proposal was discussed earlier by the Detroit Lions, but it failed.Fans' stands are divided as the NFL tosses new rules for the fresh season. Taking it to Twitter, one of the followers said, 'Finally, no more coin-toss wins!' The new policy will be a one- year trial basis, and it shall be in effect after 2025 season.Also read: NFL owners set to vote on Green Bay Packers' push to ban Eagles' 'Tush push' play sparking major controversy
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