NFL Is Considering Overtime Rule Changes

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The NFL’s overtime rule could be changing yet again, and if it happens, we could see more tie games.
The NFL is considering the change for regular-season games because the league wants teams to be on an even playing field for Thursday night games.
According to NFL.com, the competition committee will propose a rule at the league’s annual Spring meeting that would reduce the length of overtime. If the rule were to pass, the overtime period would be shortened fro