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NFL closes clock loophole Patriots, Titans took advantage of in 2019

The NFL announced Thursday a few rule changes for the 2020 season, and included was the decision not to adopt the controversial onside kick alternative that would've allowed trailing teams to convert a 4th-and-15 to retain possession after scoring.

One rule change that was approved closed a loophole which allowed treams to waste time on the game clock by commiting multiple dead-ball penalties as the clock is running.

New England Patriots fans might be familiar with this rule. The Patriots did this to the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of their Week 7 win at MetLife Stadium last season.