NFL has activated the new Favre OT rule

SAINT_MICHAEL · 01-04-2011, 01:47 PM

A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this:

Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over.

Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins.

So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs.

This is how i remember reading it anyway.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 01-04-2011, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

Ah.......do is there even a clock to watch?

Yes, regular quarters to make teams change sides of the field.

darstep · 01-04-2011, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this:

Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over.

Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins.

So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs.

This is how i remember reading it anyway.

If there isn't a new coin toss after the duplicate field goal tie, going into sudden death, what have they really gained? You are back to a single field goal winning the game. But I guess the other team at least had a chance and an opportunity to win in overtime.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 01-04-2011, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by darstep

If there isn't a new coin toss after the duplicate field goal tie, going into sudden death, what have they really gained? You are back to a single field goal winning the game. But I guess the other team at least had a chance and an opportunity to win in overtime.

Exactly. I don't agree with the "logic", but in their eyes the main thing was to prevent a first possession FG from winning it outright. Second and subsequent possessions that result in FGs can win it.

cajun911 · 01-04-2011, 03:26 PM

I always thought they should do another coin toss after regulation, then play another full quarter of ball. Thoughts?

neugey · 01-04-2011, 03:42 PM

This rule is silly, and changing the rules for the playoffs is just plain loco.

All because of the Crykings.

UK_WhoDat · 01-04-2011, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this:

Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over.

Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins.

So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs.

This is how i remember reading it anyway.

This is it

Srgt. Hulka · 01-04-2011, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this:

Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over.

Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins.

So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs.

This is how i remember reading it anyway.

You forgot this scenario:
Team A wins the toss. Team A punts on first possesion.
Team B kicks field goal on their first possesion...
Game over. Team B wins.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 01-05-2011, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

You forgot this scenario:
Team A wins the toss. Team A punts on first possesion.
Team B kicks field goal on their first possesion...
Game over. Team B wins.

True. I also forgot:

Team A wins the toss and gets the ball. Team B safties them on that possession. Game over.

and:

Team A wins toss. Team B onsides kicks and recovers. Team B kicks FG. Game over.

And
Team A wins toss and gets ball. Team B pick 6. Game over.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-05-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL

True. I also forgot:

Team A wins the toss and gets the ball. Team B safties them on that possession. Game over.

and:

Team A wins toss. Team B onsides kicks and recovers. Team B kicks FG. Game over.

And
Team A wins toss and gets ball. Team B pick 6. Game over.

Boy, that would suck. Lose a playoff game in overtime by a safety.

01-04-2011, 01:47 PM	#11
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this: Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over. Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins. So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs. This is how i remember reading it anyway.
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01-04-2011, 01:48 PM	#12
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Originally Posted by jnormand Ah.......do is there even a clock to watch? Yes, regular quarters to make teams change sides of the field.
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01-04-2011, 01:53 PM	#13
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this: Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over. Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins. So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs. This is how i remember reading it anyway. If there isn't a new coin toss after the duplicate field goal tie, going into sudden death, what have they really gained? You are back to a single field goal winning the game. But I guess the other team at least had a chance and an opportunity to win in overtime.

01-04-2011, 01:58 PM	#14
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Originally Posted by darstep If there isn't a new coin toss after the duplicate field goal tie, going into sudden death, what have they really gained? You are back to a single field goal winning the game. But I guess the other team at least had a chance and an opportunity to win in overtime. Exactly. I don't agree with the "logic", but in their eyes the main thing was to prevent a first possession FG from winning it outright. Second and subsequent possessions that result in FGs can win it.
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01-04-2011, 03:51 PM	#17
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,865	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this: Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over. Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins. So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs. This is how i remember reading it anyway. This is it

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cajun911 The anti-falcon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thibodaux, La. Posts: 187	I always thought they should do another coin toss after regulation, then play another full quarter of ball. Thoughts?

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,671 Blog Entries: 13	This rule is silly, and changing the rules for the playoffs is just plain loco. All because of the Crykings.

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL A TD isn't needed to win. The way I remember reading it was that it reverts to the old "sudden death" format after the first two possessions like this: Team A gets ball and scores TD it's over. Team A gets ball scores FG, then team B gets a chance. Team B scores a TD on that chance it's over. If Team B scores a FG, then it becomes sudden death i.e next score (FG or TD or safety) by either team wins. So it won't be that both teams keep kicking FGs. This is how i remember reading it anyway. You forgot this scenario: Team A wins the toss. Team A punts on first possesion. Team B kicks field goal on their first possesion... Game over. Team B wins.

01-05-2011, 10:58 AM	#19
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka You forgot this scenario: Team A wins the toss. Team A punts on first possesion. Team B kicks field goal on their first possesion... Game over. Team B wins. True. I also forgot: Team A wins the toss and gets the ball. Team B safties them on that possession. Game over. and: Team A wins toss. Team B onsides kicks and recovers. Team B kicks FG. Game over. And Team A wins toss and gets ball. Team B pick 6. Game over.
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01-05-2011, 11:12 AM	#20
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by SAINT_MICHAEL True. I also forgot: Team A wins the toss and gets the ball. Team B safties them on that possession. Game over. and: Team A wins toss. Team B onsides kicks and recovers. Team B kicks FG. Game over. And Team A wins toss and gets ball. Team B pick 6. Game over. Boy, that would suck. Lose a playoff game in overtime by a safety.