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NFL owners approve playoff overtime format that gives each team a possession

The Saints whined and whined after the infamous 2018 NFC Championship pass interference no-call.

The NFL then (temporarily) allowed teams to challenge pass interference calls and no-calls.

Bills fans subsequently whined about not getting an overtime possession in the 2021 AFC Divisional Round after they allowed the Chiefs to score a touchdown on the extra period’s opening drive.

Now, the NFL is changing its overtime format for the playoffs, ensuring either team will earn an offensive possession. Owners approved the modification at the annual league meetings Tuesday.

I guess when you complain enough, you get your way…

*Shakes head, rolls eyes*

The previous overtime rules, which commenced for the 2010 playoffs and were adopted for the 2012 regular season, stated that if a team received the ball to start overtime, only a touchdown on that first drive would end the game.